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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 LZPMOT history

LB55 LZP is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2022
Mileage
147,134 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 LZP was last recorded at 147,134 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 4,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,450 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,684 miles
Average per year
6,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,134 miles
  • 2021 – 142,450 miles
  • 2020 – 139,588 miles
  • 2019 – 129,419 miles
  • 2017 – 123,099 miles
  • 2016 – 121,020 miles
  • 2015 – 119,751 miles
  • 2014 – 116,568 miles
  • 2013 – 110,737 miles
  • 2012 – 104,182 miles
  • 2011 – 96,037 miles
  • 2010 – 87,556 miles
  • 2009 – 74,265 miles
  • 2008 – 56,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,134 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses are slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached from mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,134 miles (+4,684)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,134 miles
    Test number
    468030523959
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses are slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass142,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,450 miles
    Test number
    204969373052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,450 miles (+2,862)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,450 miles
    Test number
    921518068983
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass139,588 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,588 miles
    Test number
    847309887967
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds detached from mountings
    • 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))

  5. Fail139,588 miles (+10,169)1 dangerous5 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,588 miles
    Test number
    868760005930
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds detached from mountings
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass129,419 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,419 miles
    Test number
    640838903175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,399 miles (+6,300)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,399 miles
    Test number
    576366998067
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass123,099 miles (+2,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,099 miles
    Test number
    251075592965
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake very slight binding

  9. Pass121,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    121,020 miles
    Test number
    123414652091
    • AdvisoryCrack along lower part of the windscreen but not in the drivers view of the road

  10. Fail121,020 miles (+1,269)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,020 miles
    Test number
    745204513313
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryCrack along lower part of the windscreen but not in the drivers view of the road

  11. Pass119,751 miles (+3,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,751 miles
    Test number
    168358442197
    • AdvisoryScreen cracked low down(not in drivers view)

  12. Pass116,568 miles (+5,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,568 miles
    Test number
    145187304395
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Pass110,737 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,737 miles
    Test number
    458555003342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,182 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,182 miles
    Test number
    257901412388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,119 miles (+8,082)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,119 miles
    Test number
    146726102348
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass96,037 miles (+8,481)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,037 miles
    Test number
    749616301333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,556 miles (+13,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,556 miles
    Test number
    543036000380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass74,265 miles (+17,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    441194649374
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass56,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,929 miles
    Test number
    374368838323
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail56,929 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,929 miles
    Test number
    444408738417
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB55 LZP

Does LB55 LZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LZP expired on 9 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LZP?
The MOT on LB55 LZP expired on 9 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LZP done?
LB55 LZP was recorded at 147,134 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 6,549 miles a year.
Has LB55 LZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LZP has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 LZP 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 LZP find?
LB55 LZP failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall; nearside side repeater not working, and 4 more.

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