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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB55 LZMMOT history

LB55 LZM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2025
Mileage
85,141 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LZM was last recorded at 85,141 miles on 13 Jan 2024, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,035 miles · 6 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
4,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,141 miles
  • 2023 – 79,594 miles
  • 2022 – 79,592 miles
  • 2021 – 69,046 miles
  • 2020 – 68,786 miles
  • 2019 – 64,358 miles
  • 2018 – 63,500 miles
  • 2017 – 63,211 miles
  • 2016 – 62,689 miles
  • 2015 – 58,895 miles
  • 2014 – 48,412 miles
  • 2013 – 42,410 miles
  • 2012 – 38,224 miles
  • 2011 – 32,334 miles
  • 2010 – 27,209 miles
  • 2009 – 19,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,141 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged /deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear side lamp 50% not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,141 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,141 miles
    Test number
    347058150973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,035 miles (+5,441)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    525284588559
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass79,594 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    675267785478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,592 miles (+10,546)9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,592 miles
    Test number
    966779633075
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass69,046 miles (+260)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    567614872905
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass68,786 miles (+4,428)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,786 miles
    Test number
    998379523379
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass64,358 miles (+858)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    107609405824
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens deteriorating
    • AdvisoryInspection warning displayed
  8. Pass63,500 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,500 miles
    Test number
    697033977883
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged /deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side lamp 50% not working
  9. Fail63,469 miles (+258)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    354678288357
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged /deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side lamp 50% not working
  10. Pass63,211 miles (+522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,211 miles
    Test number
    172759520891
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres worn off on edges of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall cracked inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level segments not working (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass62,689 miles (+3,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,689 miles
    Test number
    863731279004
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer C;V; boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  12. Pass58,895 miles (+10,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,895 miles
    Test number
    537499930771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror loosely attached
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass48,412 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,412 miles
    Test number
    367465024463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,410 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,410 miles
    Test number
    445951013259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,224 miles
    Test number
    368694712208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,224 miles (+5,890)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,224 miles
    Test number
    605734812233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass32,334 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,334 miles
    Test number
    139970311224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    362825110480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,209 miles (+7,272)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    382131210205
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  20. Pass19,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,937 miles
    Test number
    934521359090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LZM

Does LB55 LZM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LZM expired on 19 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LZM?
The MOT on LB55 LZM expired on 19 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LZM done?
LB55 LZM was recorded at 85,141 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2024, an average of 4,378 miles a year.
Has LB55 LZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LZM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 LZM 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 LZM find?
LB55 LZM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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