Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc
LA55 HBDMOT history
LA55 HBD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,876 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 148,876 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,536 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 HBD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 8 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 HBD was last recorded at 148,876 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 4,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,399 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,477 miles
- Average per year
- 7,536 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,876 miles
- 2025 – 144,399 miles
- 2024 – 139,579 miles
- 2023 – 134,080 miles
- 2022 – 128,729 miles
- 2021 – 123,044 miles
- 2020 – 118,231 miles
- 2019 – 112,175 miles
- 2018 – 106,514 miles
- 2017 – 100,370 miles
- 2016 – 91,290 miles
- 2015 – 80,820 miles
- 2014 – 68,320 miles
- 2013 – 59,651 miles
- 2012 – 51,394 miles
- 2011 – 42,409 miles
- 2010 – 32,206 miles
- 2009 – 18,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,876 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside rear lens contains moisture
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 148,876 miles
- Test number
- 843904238223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,876 miles (+4,477)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,876 miles
- Test number
- 887897064993
- Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass144,399 miles (+4,820)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 144,399 miles
- Test number
- 171346874524
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside rear lens contains water
- AdvisoryOffside rear lens contains water
Pass139,579 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 139,579 miles
- Test number
- 824114033051
- AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside rear lens contains moisture
Fail139,561 miles (+5,481)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,561 miles
- Test number
- 416619291308
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside rear lens contains moisture
Pass134,080 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 134,080 miles
- Test number
- 260754416881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,074 miles (+5,345)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,074 miles
- Test number
- 150483844508
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass128,729 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 128,729 miles
- Test number
- 952160507056
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,723 miles (+5,679)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,723 miles
- Test number
- 715106584269
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,044 miles (+4,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 123,044 miles
- Test number
- 436148465694
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass118,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 118,231 miles
- Test number
- 756705387288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,231 miles (+6,056)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,231 miles
- Test number
- 487901550748
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass112,175 miles (+5,661)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 112,175 miles
- Test number
- 326918303762
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,514 miles (+6,144)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 106,514 miles
- Test number
- 490775759379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,370 miles (+9,080)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 100,370 miles
- Test number
- 420642953720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 91,290 miles
- Test number
- 355761686898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,290 miles (+10,470)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,290 miles
- Test number
- 896171809010
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass80,820 miles (+12,500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 80,820 miles
- Test number
- 159420185496
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass68,320 miles (+8,669)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,320 miles
- Test number
- 359135484015
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,651 miles (+8,257)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 59,651 miles
- Test number
- 147562783052
- NoteN/s/r tyre slight grooving to inner wall
- NoteN/s/r tyre slightly misshaped
- NoteO/s/r wheel slight bind
Pass51,394 miles (+8,985)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 51,394 miles
- Test number
- 748094782092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,409 miles (+10,203)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,409 miles
- Test number
- 427375881041
- NoteOil leaking
Pass32,206 miles (+13,791)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 32,206 miles
- Test number
- 324719370046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,415 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 18,415 miles
- Test number
- 761682489065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 HBD
- Does LA55 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 HBD is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 HBD?
- The MOT on LA55 HBD is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 HBD done?
- LA55 HBD was recorded at 148,876 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,536 miles a year.
- Has LA55 HBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 HBD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA55 HBD ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LA55 HBD find?
- LA55 HBD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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