Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LB55 LZLMOT history
LB55 LZL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,985 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 85,985 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 LZL
- 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
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 LZL was last recorded at 85,985 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 May 2019: 74,436 miles, lower than 77,850 miles on 11 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 84,296 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,689 miles
- Average per year
- 3,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,985 miles
- 2025 – 84,296 miles
- 2024 – 83,297 miles
- 2023 – 82,715 miles
- 2022 – 82,010 miles
- 2021 – 81,072 miles
- 2020 – 78,539 miles
- 2019 – 74,436 miles
- 2018 – 77,850 miles
- 2017 – 68,092 miles
- 2016 – 67,908 miles
- 2015 – 64,554 miles
- 2014 – 60,645 miles
- 2013 – 56,965 miles
- 2012 – 53,902 miles
- 2010 – 45,270 miles
- 2009 – 33,163 miles
- 2008 – 23,550 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,985 miles
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,985 miles (+1,689)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 85,985 miles
- Test number
- 589453099127
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,296 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 84,296 miles
- Test number
- 615608983884
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,295 miles (+998)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,295 miles
- Test number
- 149824350703
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,297 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 83,297 miles
- Test number
- 607864900127
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail83,297 miles (+582)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,297 miles
- Test number
- 180906665261
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tearing on outer shoulder revieling cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,715 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 82,715 miles
- Test number
- 204639555997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,700 miles (+690)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,700 miles
- Test number
- 199504432429
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Pass82,010 miles (+938)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 82,010 miles
- Test number
- 409504002031
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,072 miles (+34)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 81,072 miles
- Test number
- 918211450494
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,038 miles (+2,499)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,038 miles
- Test number
- 973812021025
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,539 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 78,539 miles
- Test number
- 636517960748
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust flex deteriorated
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
Fail78,529 miles (+4,093)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,529 miles
- Test number
- 698147762938
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust flex deteriorated
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
Pass74,436 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,436 miles
- Test number
- 639560260025
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,436 miles (-3,414)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,436 miles
- Test number
- 665343674073
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,850 miles (+9,758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 77,850 miles
- Test number
- 560101837544
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge on limit
Pass68,092 miles (+184)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 68,092 miles
- Test number
- 469996430578
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
Pass67,908 miles (+3,354)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 67,908 miles
- Test number
- 179428473856
- AdvisoryCv gator deteriorated n/s
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryWishbone bushes deteriorated on limit
Pass64,554 miles (+3,909)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 64,554 miles
- Test number
- 845494025016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,645 miles (+3,680)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 60,645 miles
- Test number
- 815465024034
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,965 miles (+3,063)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 56,965 miles
- Test number
- 329859413084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 53,902 miles
- Test number
- 138971232088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,902 miles (+8,632)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,902 miles
- Test number
- 557870532071
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass45,270 miles (+12,107)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 45,270 miles
- Test number
- 632841840372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,163 miles (+9,613)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 33,163 miles
- Test number
- 650437929300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,550 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 23,550 miles
- Test number
- 431182658488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,517 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,517 miles
- Test number
- 203351058311
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Questions about LB55 LZL
- Does LB55 LZL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LZL is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 LZL?
- The MOT on LB55 LZL is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 LZL done?
- LB55 LZL was recorded at 85,985 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,621 miles a year.
- Has LB55 LZL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 LZL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 LZL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB55 LZL find?
- LB55 LZL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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