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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 FXMMOT history

LB55 FXM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
101,009 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FXM was last recorded at 101,009 miles on 9 Dec 2023, 12,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,457 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
12,552 miles
Average per year
6,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,009 miles
  • 2022 – 88,457 miles
  • 2021 – 83,260 miles
  • 2020 – 74,589 miles
  • 2019 – 71,095 miles
  • 2018 – 66,743 miles
  • 2017 – 59,529 miles
  • 2016 – 54,061 miles
  • 2015 – 47,834 miles
  • 2014 – 39,662 miles
  • 2013 – 29,161 miles
  • 2012 – 20,667 miles
  • 2011 – 15,049 miles
  • 2010 – 12,167 miles
  • 2009 – 9,067 miles
  • 2008 – 7,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,009 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slight damage but secured
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,009 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,009 miles
    Test number
    787512623047
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slight damage but secured
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Fail101,006 miles (+12,549)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,006 miles
    Test number
    149856497933
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slight damage but secured
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass88,457 miles (+5,197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,457 miles
    Test number
    567270896299
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,260 miles
    Test number
    408439081959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,260 miles (+8,671)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,260 miles
    Test number
    950327819758
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,589 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,589 miles
    Test number
    334456777703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,095 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,095 miles
    Test number
    520032717050
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail71,095 miles (+4,352)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,095 miles
    Test number
    800173299991
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,743 miles (+7,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    993042239854
    • AdvisoryChip in w/screen (zone B)
    • AdvisoryF/discs worn

  10. Pass59,529 miles (+5,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    903578159351
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass54,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,061 miles
    Test number
    949713944866
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail54,061 miles (+6,227)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,061 miles
    Test number
    214419006315
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass47,834 miles (+8,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,834 miles
    Test number
    891739536487
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail39,662 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,662 miles
    Test number
    265347594281
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished slightly

  15. Pass39,662 miles (+10,501)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,662 miles
    Test number
    517837594236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished slightly

  16. Pass29,161 miles (+8,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,161 miles
    Test number
    955025703378
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass20,667 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,667 miles
    Test number
    639164092260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,049 miles (+2,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,049 miles
    Test number
    505326011308
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

  19. Pass12,167 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,167 miles
    Test number
    502666710377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,067 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,067 miles
    Test number
    781569009348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    7,218 miles
    Test number
    942366218382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 FXM

Does LB55 FXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 FXM expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FXM?
The MOT on LB55 FXM expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 FXM done?
LB55 FXM was recorded at 101,009 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2023, an average of 6,222 miles a year.
Has LB55 FXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FXM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 FXM 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 FXM find?
LB55 FXM passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2023 with 6 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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