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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LA55 WGGMOT history

LA55 WGG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

LA55 WGG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
95,699 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WGG was last recorded at 95,699 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,699 miles · 19 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,699 miles
  • 2021 – 88,200 miles
  • 2020 – 78,397 miles
  • 2019 – 73,631 miles
  • 2018 – 63,143 miles
  • 2017 – 54,587 miles
  • 2016 – 40,599 miles
  • 2015 – 29,316 miles
  • 2014 – 20,775 miles
  • 2013 – 19,039 miles
  • 2012 – 17,193 miles
  • 2011 – 15,285 miles
  • 2010 – 13,217 miles
  • 2009 – 10,779 miles
  • 2008 – 8,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 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 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear parking brake lever has small amount of reserve travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,699 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    621144493907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake lever has small amount of reserve travel

  2. Fail95,699 miles (+7,499)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    766182406871
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake lever has small amount of reserve travel

  3. Pass88,200 miles (+9,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,200 miles
    Test number
    375328297224
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from centre joint

  4. Pass78,397 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,397 miles
    Test number
    861563830097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,631 miles
    Test number
    554328737532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,631 miles (+10,488)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,631 miles
    Test number
    267939586876
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass63,143 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,143 miles
    Test number
    686178419073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,587 miles (+13,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    836948022187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass40,599 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,599 miles
    Test number
    204583744669
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail40,498 miles (+11,182)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,498 miles
    Test number
    134138847375
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass29,316 miles (+8,541)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,316 miles
    Test number
    793792888339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,775 miles (+1,736)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,775 miles
    Test number
    227122334213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear washer inop

  13. Pass19,039 miles (+1,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,039 miles
    Test number
    436935733292
    • NoteBoth front tyres has minor cuts.Cords not exposed.

  14. Pass17,193 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,193 miles
    Test number
    289086732230
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass15,285 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,285 miles
    Test number
    487017621257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,217 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    13,217 miles
    Test number
    631847530247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,779 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,779 miles
    Test number
    980404769238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    8,825 miles
    Test number
    370952388445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 WGG

Does LA55 WGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 WGG expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WGG?
The MOT on LA55 WGG expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 WGG done?
LA55 WGG was recorded at 95,699 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 6,153 miles a year.
Has LA55 WGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WGG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 WGG 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 WGG find?
LA55 WGG passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, and 7 more.

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