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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB55 AFNMOT history

LB55 AFN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,787 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 AFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 AFN was last recorded at 101,787 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 3,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,743 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,044 miles
Average per year
4,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,787 miles
  • 2024 – 98,743 miles
  • 2023 – 96,388 miles
  • 2022 – 94,398 miles
  • 2021 – 90,901 miles
  • 2019 – 85,854 miles
  • 2018 – 80,026 miles
  • 2017 – 75,504 miles
  • 2016 – 71,365 miles
  • 2015 – 68,088 miles
  • 2014 – 62,382 miles
  • 2013 – 56,582 miles
  • 2012 – 49,649 miles
  • 2011 – 42,545 miles
  • 2010 – 35,862 miles
  • 2009 – 30,093 miles
  • 2008 – 22,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,787 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,787 miles (+3,044)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,787 miles
    Test number
    890252117720
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass98,743 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,743 miles
    Test number
    978983285106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,388 miles (+1,990)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,388 miles
    Test number
    177968613886
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass94,398 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    243450634098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,365 miles (+3,464)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,365 miles
    Test number
    266389462651
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,901 miles (+5,047)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    339197420422
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,854 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    586353647054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,026 miles (+4,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    448082353395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass75,504 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,504 miles
    Test number
    105789419024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,365 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    351816779115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    157773359645
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box heavily corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen wipers slightly smear screen

  12. Fail68,088 miles (+5,706)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    381121926562
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box heavily corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen wipers slightly smear screen

  13. Pass62,382 miles (+5,800)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,382 miles
    Test number
    498073724420
    • NoteRear coil springs are becoming corroded at base
    • NoteRear exhaust casing is becoming corroded
    • NoteStone chip in screen

  14. Pass56,582 miles (+6,933)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    167512023360
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes are soft and cracking
    • NoteNs rear coil spring is becoming corroded monitor
    • NoteStone chip in screen

  15. Pass49,649 miles (+7,104)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    426620922410
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes have movement
    • NoteNs rear coil spring is becoming corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust casing is becoming cracked and corroded
    • NoteStone chip in screen zone A

  16. Pass42,545 miles (+6,683)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    408283421442
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes in poor condition
    • NoteNs rear coil spring going rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust casing very rusty
    • NoteStone chip in zone [A]

  17. Pass35,862 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,862 miles
    Test number
    154652820337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,093 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,093 miles
    Test number
    704684329397
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass30,093 miles (+7,860)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,093 miles
    Test number
    771534929395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,233 miles
    Test number
    521803128316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 AFN

Does LB55 AFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 AFN is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 AFN?
The MOT on LB55 AFN is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 AFN done?
LB55 AFN was recorded at 101,787 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 4,653 miles a year.
Has LB55 AFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 AFN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 AFN 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 LB55 AFN find?
LB55 AFN passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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