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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 BZYMOT history

LB55 BZY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,685 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BZY was last recorded at 50,685 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 1,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,569 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,116 miles
Average per year
2,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,685 miles
  • 2025 – 49,569 miles
  • 2024 – 48,301 miles
  • 2023 – 46,505 miles
  • 2022 – 44,303 miles
  • 2021 – 43,025 miles
  • 2020 – 42,551 miles
  • 2019 – 41,163 miles
  • 2018 – 39,640 miles
  • 2017 – 37,626 miles
  • 2016 – 34,774 miles
  • 2015 – 31,068 miles
  • 2014 – 27,078 miles
  • 2013 – 24,504 miles
  • 2012 – 21,775 miles
  • 2011 – 19,519 miles
  • 2010 – 16,850 miles
  • 2009 – 13,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,685 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,685 miles (+1,116)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    280672730571
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass49,569 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    112462646651
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail49,557 miles (+1,256)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,557 miles
    Test number
    282395912076
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass48,301 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,301 miles
    Test number
    590895924201
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail48,300 miles (+1,795)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    226659479871
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass46,505 miles (+2,202)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,505 miles
    Test number
    250372900411
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass44,303 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    679908549634
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail44,303 miles (+1,278)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    951697765700
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both no focus (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass43,025 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,025 miles
    Test number
    223615790139
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail43,025 miles (+474)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,025 miles
    Test number
    840556238504
    • MajorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass42,551 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,551 miles
    Test number
    285306269717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,163 miles
    Test number
    557472175050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewalls poor condition

  13. Fail41,163 miles (+1,523)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,163 miles
    Test number
    575778890491
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewalls poor condition

  14. Pass39,640 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    983234457496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,626 miles
    Test number
    483795167497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,626 miles (+2,852)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,626 miles
    Test number
    447352403084
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing edges

  17. Pass34,774 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    996648712556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,068 miles (+3,990)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,068 miles
    Test number
    616601645029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass27,078 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,078 miles
    Test number
    509593644094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre poor cracking

  20. Fail27,078 miles (+2,574)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,078 miles
    Test number
    128823244475
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteEngine missfire
    • NoteFront lower wish bone bushs poor
    • NoteNearside front tyre poor cracking

  21. Pass24,504 miles (+2,729)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,504 miles
    Test number
    918733443011
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition
    • NoteFront tyres slight cracking outer sidewalls

  22. Pass21,775 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,775 miles
    Test number
    639760942075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,519 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,519 miles
    Test number
    636447341024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,850 miles (+3,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,850 miles
    Test number
    742816540089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass13,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    13,706 miles
    Test number
    413121649043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 BZY

Does LB55 BZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BZY is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BZY?
The MOT on LB55 BZY is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 BZY done?
LB55 BZY was recorded at 50,685 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 2,164 miles a year.
Has LB55 BZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BZY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 BZY 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 BZY find?
LB55 BZY passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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