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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB55 FXAMOT history

LB55 FXA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,904 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FXA was last recorded at 88,904 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 8,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,237 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,667 miles
Average per year
3,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,904 miles
  • 2024 – 80,237 miles
  • 2023 – 76,204 miles
  • 2022 – 73,883 miles
  • 2021 – 71,128 miles
  • 2020 – 70,552 miles
  • 2019 – 65,450 miles
  • 2017 – 63,209 miles
  • 2016 – 62,176 miles
  • 2015 – 59,847 miles
  • 2014 – 59,810 miles
  • 2013 – 49,063 miles
  • 2011 – 42,612 miles
  • 2010 – 35,101 miles
  • 2009 – 29,241 miles
  • 2008 – 21,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,904 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side sill has been undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,904 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,904 miles
    Test number
    663544618496
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side sill has been undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail88,904 miles (+8,667)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,904 miles
    Test number
    276256488482
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side sill has been undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass80,237 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    119017042858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,229 miles (+4,025)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,229 miles
    Test number
    221850136354
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass76,204 miles (+2,321)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,204 miles
    Test number
    671730936923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder slight (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder slight (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust outer skin

  6. Pass73,883 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    836876919618
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,883 miles (+2,755)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    677213318019
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,128 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,128 miles
    Test number
    270798436747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,552 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,552 miles
    Test number
    693550572473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,450 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    711290592662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,209 miles (+1,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,209 miles
    Test number
    627103165627
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass62,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,176 miles
    Test number
    993381298523
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail62,176 miles (+2,329)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,176 miles
    Test number
    183776029588
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass59,847 miles (+37)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,847 miles
    Test number
    478742505071
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres have worn bald on inner tread
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroding

  15. Fail59,810 miles (+5,511)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    136884964331
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres have worn bald on inner tread
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroding

  16. Pass54,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,299 miles
    Test number
    847949604076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail54,299 miles (+5,236)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,299 miles
    Test number
    166079204449
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass49,063 miles (+6,451)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,063 miles
    Test number
    207044403053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTWO (2) CHIPS IN 'A' ZONE CLOSE TOGETHER BOTH ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF SIZE

  19. Pass42,612 miles (+7,511)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,612 miles
    Test number
    538177151369
    • NoteStoneship on front windscreen

  20. Pass35,101 miles (+5,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    252138950391
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing inner edges

  21. Pass29,241 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,241 miles
    Test number
    184635749399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,507 miles
    Test number
    554932838344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 FXA

Does LB55 FXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FXA is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FXA?
The MOT on LB55 FXA is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 FXA done?
LB55 FXA was recorded at 88,904 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,979 miles a year.
Has LB55 FXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FXA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 FXA 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 FXA find?
LB55 FXA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side sill has been undersealed., and 2 more.

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