Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB55 MDJMOT history

LB55 MDJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
95,714 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB55 MDJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB55 MDJ was last recorded at 95,714 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,195 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
519 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,714 miles
  • 2023 – 86,250 miles
  • 2022 – 82,122 miles
  • 2021 – 81,612 miles
  • 2020 – 76,942 miles
  • 2019 – 72,174 miles
  • 2018 – 61,593 miles
  • 2017 – 54,793 miles
  • 2016 – 48,067 miles
  • 2015 – 39,370 miles
  • 2014 – 35,409 miles
  • 2012 – 27,194 miles
  • 2011 – 22,433 miles
  • 2010 – 17,360 miles
  • 2009 – 12,312 miles
  • 2008 – 8,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,714 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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,714 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,714 miles
    Test number
    419515106932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,195 miles (+8,945)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,195 miles
    Test number
    275295440770
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass86,250 miles (+4,128)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    119901901616
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,122 miles (+510)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,122 miles
    Test number
    679268941523
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass81,612 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    980058203425
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail81,612 miles (+4,670)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    709700739891
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass76,942 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    201954707625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,174 miles (+10,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,174 miles
    Test number
    715650322984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,593 miles (+6,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,593 miles
    Test number
    735913107518
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass54,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    822789887557
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi starting to deteriate
    • AdvisoryUnderbody trays fitted

  11. Fail54,793 miles (+6,726)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    173395893758
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi starting to deteriate
    • AdvisoryUnderbody trays fitted

  12. Pass48,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    496904496278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,067 miles (+8,697)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    106816347264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  14. Pass39,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,370 miles
    Test number
    839178165110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail39,370 miles (+545)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,370 miles
    Test number
    418828565133
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail38,825 miles (+3,416)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,825 miles
    Test number
    678633865101
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass35,409 miles (+8,215)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,409 miles
    Test number
    776988094125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,194 miles (+4,761)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,194 miles
    Test number
    648872642337
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Pass22,433 miles (+5,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    449671051368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Fail17,360 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,360 miles
    Test number
    411305140311
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass17,360 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    17,360 miles
    Test number
    701225940314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,312 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,312 miles
    Test number
    982233859306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    8,703 miles
    Test number
    513525058385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 MDJ

Does LB55 MDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 MDJ expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 MDJ?
The MOT on LB55 MDJ expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 MDJ done?
LB55 MDJ was recorded at 95,714 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has LB55 MDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 MDJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 MDJ 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 MDJ find?
LB55 MDJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LB55M registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.