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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 MDYMOT history

LB55 MDY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 47,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
47,214 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 MDY
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 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 MDY was last recorded at 47,214 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,980 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
234 miles
Average per year
2,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,214 miles
  • 2025 – 46,980 miles
  • 2024 – 46,594 miles
  • 2022 – 45,462 miles
  • 2021 – 44,386 miles
  • 2020 – 43,467 miles
  • 2019 – 41,470 miles
  • 2018 – 37,055 miles
  • 2016 – 35,591 miles
  • 2015 – 33,959 miles
  • 2014 – 30,558 miles
  • 2013 – 27,007 miles
  • 2012 – 23,132 miles
  • 2011 – 18,790 miles
  • 2010 – 16,291 miles
  • 2009 – 13,896 miles
  • 2008 – 10,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,214 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    47,214 miles
    Test number
    457764118922
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  2. Fail47,214 miles (+234)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,214 miles
    Test number
    403403217741
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  3. Pass46,980 miles (+386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,980 miles
    Test number
    386924666622
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamps faded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  4. Pass46,594 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,594 miles
    Test number
    683657369500
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  5. Fail46,593 miles (+1,131)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,593 miles
    Test number
    469810979603
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  6. Pass45,462 miles (+1,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,462 miles
    Test number
    101852708565
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Pass44,386 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,386 miles
    Test number
    925674384512
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail44,383 miles (+916)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,383 miles
    Test number
    564401807566
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass43,467 miles (+1,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,467 miles
    Test number
    473088791911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror repeater damaged

  10. Pass41,470 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,470 miles
    Test number
    255253443469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail41,467 miles (+3,077)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    706613049969
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass38,390 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,390 miles
    Test number
    485524912224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,055 miles
    Test number
    833298658831
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  14. Fail37,055 miles (+1,464)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,055 miles
    Test number
    381646730558
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  15. Pass35,591 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,591 miles
    Test number
    419285933772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,959 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,959 miles
    Test number
    467638800947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,558 miles (+3,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,558 miles
    Test number
    515922944304
    • NoteNearside headlight lens discoloured

  18. Pass27,007 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,007 miles
    Test number
    876097033339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,132 miles
    Test number
    318698932375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,132 miles (+4,342)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,132 miles
    Test number
    165378332361
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass18,790 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,790 miles
    Test number
    358292931372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,291 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,291 miles
    Test number
    960533740384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,896 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,896 miles
    Test number
    253041149333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,236 miles
    Test number
    443994958401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail10,236 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,236 miles
    Test number
    464864958473
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Questions about LB55 MDY

Does LB55 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 MDY is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 MDY?
The MOT on LB55 MDY is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 MDY done?
LB55 MDY was recorded at 47,214 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,169 miles a year.
Has LB55 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 MDY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 MDY 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 MDY find?
LB55 MDY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4; corrosion on suspension components; covers fitted.

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