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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 FLFMOT history

LB55 FLF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,337 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FLF
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
10 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FLF was last recorded at 98,337 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,336 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,337 miles
  • 2025 – 84,742 miles
  • 2024 – 80,865 miles
  • 2023 – 77,577 miles
  • 2022 – 72,913 miles
  • 2021 – 67,279 miles
  • 2020 – 63,561 miles
  • 2019 – 60,771 miles
  • 2018 – 55,537 miles
  • 2017 – 50,040 miles
  • 2016 – 44,829 miles
  • 2015 – 41,870 miles
  • 2014 – 38,307 miles
  • 2013 – 34,385 miles
  • 2012 – 30,298 miles
  • 2011 – 27,614 miles
  • 2010 – 24,877 miles
  • 2009 – 22,220 miles
  • 2008 – 18,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,337 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,337 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,337 miles
    Test number
    302339285287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail98,336 miles (+13,594)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    196108164370
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass84,742 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    262333015436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,741 miles (+3,876)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    277096446241
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,865 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,865 miles
    Test number
    694614791016
    • DangerousFront Tyres bald on edges
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail80,862 miles (+3,285)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    377839441820
    • DangerousFront Tyres bald on edges
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,577 miles (+2)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,577 miles
    Test number
    275109730817
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres bald/worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail77,575 miles (+4,662)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,575 miles
    Test number
    326576441893
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres bald/worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass72,913 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    552805481615
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights tarnished

  10. Fail72,911 miles (+5,632)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    114803592315
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights tarnished

  11. Pass67,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    242301387886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,279 miles (+3,718)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    159790969823
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass63,561 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    908739208952
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail63,561 miles (+2,790)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    584304688967
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass60,771 miles (+5,234)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,771 miles
    Test number
    974275632526
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass55,537 miles (+5,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,537 miles
    Test number
    835208490043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass50,040 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    129300934935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,829 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    190516795197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,870 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,870 miles
    Test number
    120418416210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,307 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,307 miles
    Test number
    716785934345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,385 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,385 miles
    Test number
    815190743374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,298 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,298 miles
    Test number
    927092042300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,614 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,614 miles
    Test number
    815462321372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,877 miles (+2,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,877 miles
    Test number
    310264240336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass22,220 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,220 miles
    Test number
    463209839365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,295 miles
    Test number
    183516538314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 FLF

Does LB55 FLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FLF is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FLF?
The MOT on LB55 FLF is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 FLF done?
LB55 FLF was recorded at 98,337 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,514 miles a year.
Has LB55 FLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FLF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 FLF 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 FLF find?
LB55 FLF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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