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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LA55 LFTMOT history

LA55 LFT is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

LA55 LFT green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
51,779 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 LFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 LFT was last recorded at 51,779 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,773 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 51,779 miles
  • 2022 – 43,002 miles
  • 2021 – 32,836 miles
  • 2020 – 29,103 miles
  • 2019 – 25,958 miles
  • 2018 – 25,252 miles
  • 2016 – 24,828 miles
  • 2015 – 24,292 miles
  • 2014 – 22,845 miles
  • 2013 – 21,581 miles
  • 2011 – 18,528 miles
  • 2010 – 16,675 miles
  • 2009 – 13,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,779 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,779 miles (+6)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,779 miles
    Test number
    747200176932
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail51,773 miles (+8,771)1 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,773 miles
    Test number
    767722076675
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seat can not fold (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass43,002 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    177707981838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail42,899 miles (+10,063)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,899 miles
    Test number
    594756203094
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass32,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    32,836 miles
    Test number
    989213311607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail32,836 miles (+3,733)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,836 miles
    Test number
    146817199503
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass29,103 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    29,103 miles
    Test number
    673614218910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,958 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,958 miles
    Test number
    958081302998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,252 miles (+424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,252 miles
    Test number
    737517607029
    • AdvisoryEML lamp illuminated

  10. Pass24,828 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    695877631305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,292 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,292 miles
    Test number
    479202325271
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass24,292 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,292 miles
    Test number
    677110125228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,845 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,845 miles
    Test number
    419182404212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,581 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,581 miles
    Test number
    385723813482
    • NoteDriver side door damaged

  15. Fail21,581 miles (+3,053)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,581 miles
    Test number
    738522413207
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDriver side door damaged

  16. Pass18,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,528 miles
    Test number
    146067521206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,528 miles (+1,853)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,528 miles
    Test number
    889877521254
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass16,675 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,675 miles
    Test number
    994567200215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,983 miles
    Test number
    583948409057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 LFT

Does LA55 LFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 LFT expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 LFT?
The MOT on LA55 LFT expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 LFT done?
LA55 LFT was recorded at 51,779 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 2,559 miles a year.
Has LA55 LFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 LFT has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 LFT 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 LFT find?
LA55 LFT passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside side repeater insecure; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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