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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB55 DKEMOT history

LB55 DKE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
63,611 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DKE was last recorded at 63,611 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 9,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,663 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,948 miles
Average per year
3,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,611 miles
  • 2024 – 53,663 miles
  • 2023 – 39,728 miles
  • 2022 – 28,537 miles
  • 2021 – 23,638 miles
  • 2020 – 21,834 miles
  • 2018 – 21,507 miles
  • 2017 – 20,568 miles
  • 2016 – 19,371 miles
  • 2015 – 17,912 miles
  • 2014 – 15,702 miles
  • 2013 – 13,503 miles
  • 2012 – 12,025 miles
  • 2011 – 10,836 miles
  • 2010 – 9,792 miles
  • 2009 – 8,542 miles
  • 2008 – 7,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexy section slight leak; deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake efforts imbalanced (O/S 'Lazy')
  • AdvisoryUneven idling/slight misfire noted

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front tyre some wear on outer side wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear tyre is staring to perish on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,611 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,611 miles
    Test number
    591303433069
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy section slight leak; deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efforts imbalanced (O/S 'Lazy')
    • AdvisoryUneven idling/slight misfire noted

  2. Fail63,611 miles (+9,948)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,611 miles
    Test number
    777027099796
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy section slight leak; deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efforts imbalanced (O/S 'Lazy')
    • AdvisoryUneven idling/slight misfire noted

  3. Pass53,663 miles (+13,935)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    921283689657
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass39,728 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    903570210993
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail39,728 miles (+11,191)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    164416052573
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass28,537 miles (+4,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,537 miles
    Test number
    228737535297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass23,638 miles (+1,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    23,638 miles
    Test number
    831475095543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (close to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (close to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass21,834 miles (+327)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    728666105128
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass21,507 miles (+939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    21,507 miles
    Test number
    335244415351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  10. Pass20,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    20,568 miles
    Test number
    956850137031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre some wear on outer side wall.

  11. Fail20,566 miles (+1,195)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,566 miles
    Test number
    265846067440
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre some wear on outer side wall.

  12. Pass19,371 miles (+1,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,371 miles
    Test number
    635153779059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre some wear on outer side wall.

  13. Pass17,912 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,912 miles
    Test number
    706423652050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is staring to perish on tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  14. Fail17,910 miles (+2,208)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,910 miles
    Test number
    750968881011
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is staring to perish on tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  15. Pass15,702 miles (+2,199)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,702 miles
    Test number
    499304114388
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to perish on inner and outer edge of tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perishing on inner and outer edge of tread

  16. Fail13,503 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,503 miles
    Test number
    259542823374
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass13,503 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,503 miles
    Test number
    898472823353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,025 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,025 miles
    Test number
    477837502335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,836 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,836 miles
    Test number
    256669911360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,792 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    9,792 miles
    Test number
    591701120307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,542 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    8,542 miles
    Test number
    210323829354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    7,263 miles
    Test number
    413123228312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 DKE

Does LB55 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 DKE expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DKE?
The MOT on LB55 DKE expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 DKE done?
LB55 DKE was recorded at 63,611 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 3,441 miles a year.
Has LB55 DKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DKE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 DKE 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 DKE find?
LB55 DKE passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust flexy section slight leak; deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear service brake efforts imbalanced (o/s 'lazy'), and 1 more.

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