Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LB55 FLJMOT history
LB55 FLJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,496 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 129,496 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 FLJ
- 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
- 9 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 FLJ was last recorded at 129,496 miles on 7 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,496 miles · 6 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,496 miles
- 2025 – 127,841 miles
- 2024 – 126,444 miles
- 2023 – 123,808 miles
- 2022 – 121,630 miles
- 2021 – 117,675 miles
- 2020 – 109,695 miles
- 2019 – 98,779 miles
- 2018 – 71,421 miles
- 2017 – 56,893 miles
- 2016 – 49,751 miles
- 2015 – 41,826 miles
- 2014 – 32,478 miles
- 2013 – 29,116 miles
- 2012 – 27,812 miles
- 2010 – 8,022 miles
- 2009 – 6,264 miles
- 2008 – 4,364 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,496 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Beam axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,496 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 129,496 miles
- Test number
- 599901303320
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Beam axle corroded
Fail129,496 miles (+1,655)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,496 miles
- Test number
- 383968664429
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Beam axle corroded
Pass127,841 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 127,841 miles
- Test number
- 567672694099
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,841 miles (+1,397)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,841 miles
- Test number
- 404409551635
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 126,444 miles
- Test number
- 443618413389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,444 miles (+2,636)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,444 miles
- Test number
- 778578312141
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass123,808 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 123,808 miles
- Test number
- 503807706505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,630 miles (+3,955)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 121,630 miles
- Test number
- 436720594231
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,675 miles (+7,980)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 117,675 miles
- Test number
- 882760399343
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass109,695 miles (+10,916)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 109,695 miles
- Test number
- 719440196225
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside park brake lazy
Pass98,779 miles (+27,358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 98,779 miles
- Test number
- 389007761854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,421 miles (+14,528)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 71,421 miles
- Test number
- 488819130891
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass56,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 56,893 miles
- Test number
- 144726386067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,893 miles (+7,142)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,893 miles
- Test number
- 934242578196
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass49,751 miles (+7,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 49,751 miles
- Test number
- 504218439907
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Pass41,826 miles (+9,348)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 41,826 miles
- Test number
- 646925215116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,478 miles (+3,362)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 32,478 miles
- Test number
- 926721704172
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass29,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 29,116 miles
- Test number
- 299643713439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,116 miles (+1,304)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,116 miles
- Test number
- 688013113142
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 27,812 miles
- Test number
- 595607312125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,812 miles (+19,790)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,812 miles
- Test number
- 946277912195
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass8,022 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 8,022 miles
- Test number
- 114846020334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,264 miles (+1,900)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 6,264 miles
- Test number
- 462362429455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 4,364 miles
- Test number
- 174878838327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 FLJ
- Does LB55 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FLJ is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 FLJ?
- The MOT on LB55 FLJ is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 FLJ done?
- LB55 FLJ was recorded at 129,496 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,182 miles a year.
- Has LB55 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 FLJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 FLJ 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 FLJ find?
- LB55 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear beam axle corroded.
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