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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB55 LZWMOT history

LB55 LZW is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
103,925 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LZW was last recorded at 103,925 miles on 8 May 2026, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,600 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
325 miles
Average per year
4,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,925 miles
  • 2025 – 95,727 miles
  • 2024 – 89,222 miles
  • 2023 – 85,370 miles
  • 2022 – 81,543 miles
  • 2021 – 78,438 miles
  • 2020 – 69,450 miles
  • 2019 – 62,353 miles
  • 2018 – 58,609 miles
  • 2017 – 57,491 miles
  • 2016 – 52,457 miles
  • 2015 – 46,154 miles
  • 2014 – 43,098 miles
  • 2013 – 37,138 miles
  • 2012 – 32,739 miles
  • 2011 – 29,142 miles
  • 2010 – 25,475 miles
  • 2008 – 19,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,925 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin off

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,925 miles (+325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,925 miles
    Test number
    933477863950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin off

  2. Fail103,600 miles (+7,873)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,600 miles
    Test number
    286846755739
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass95,727 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    296464184022
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box is corroding

  4. Fail95,727 miles (+6,505)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    204667330229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reversing lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box is corroding

  5. Pass89,222 miles (+3,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    778930800466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass85,370 miles (+3,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,370 miles
    Test number
    372871269706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,543 miles
    Test number
    980976830213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,543 miles (+3,105)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,543 miles
    Test number
    918570335326
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,438 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,438 miles
    Test number
    634231589700
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps would benefit from being polished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer layer corroded

  10. Fail78,438 miles (+8,988)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,438 miles
    Test number
    568220510935
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps would benefit from being polished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer layer corroded

  11. Pass69,450 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    655247731163
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail69,450 miles (+7,097)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    775934800438
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass62,353 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,353 miles
    Test number
    436515458807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,609 miles
    Test number
    427193033017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,609 miles (+1,118)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,609 miles
    Test number
    970791242087
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass57,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    824518131841
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Fail57,491 miles (+5,034)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    455903643665
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass52,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,457 miles
    Test number
    864467405053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,457 miles (+6,303)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,457 miles
    Test number
    376067463051
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass46,154 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    286294615164
    • NoteManagement lamp on
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Fail46,154 miles (+3,056)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,154 miles
    Test number
    868513015124
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteManagement lamp on
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass43,098 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,098 miles
    Test number
    827359914185
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Fail43,098 miles (+5,960)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,098 miles
    Test number
    397319314158
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass37,138 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,138 miles
    Test number
    387119213179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,739 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,739 miles
    Test number
    116226322140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,142 miles
    Test number
    426423021198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,142 miles (+3,667)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,142 miles
    Test number
    116830021176
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass25,475 miles (+5,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,475 miles
    Test number
    870812410164
    • 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)

  29. Pass19,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,996 miles
    Test number
    904687318358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LZW

Does LB55 LZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LZW is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LZW?
The MOT on LB55 LZW is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 LZW done?
LB55 LZW was recorded at 103,925 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,800 miles a year.
Has LB55 LZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LZW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 LZW 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 LZW find?
LB55 LZW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear exhaust box skin off.

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