Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LB55 NBZMOT history
LB55 NBZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 134,768 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,833 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 NBZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 NBZ was last recorded at 134,768 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 134,764 miles · 14 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,833 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,768 miles
- 2025 – 128,891 miles
- 2024 – 121,995 miles
- 2023 – 117,627 miles
- 2022 – 113,563 miles
- 2021 – 109,297 miles
- 2019 – 105,634 miles
- 2018 – 103,085 miles
- 2017 – 99,809 miles
- 2016 – 91,940 miles
- 2014 – 81,218 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,768 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,768 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 134,768 miles
- Test number
- 235336319328
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail134,764 miles (+5,873)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,764 miles
- Test number
- 465397913847
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass128,891 miles (+173)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 128,891 miles
- Test number
- 737934049226
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,718 miles (+6,723)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,718 miles
- Test number
- 378241582837
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,995 miles (+4,368)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 121,995 miles
- Test number
- 796376377003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 117,627 miles
- Test number
- 736018828737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,627 miles (+4,064)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,627 miles
- Test number
- 543833116008
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass113,563 miles (+4,266)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 113,563 miles
- Test number
- 458642264492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,297 miles (+3,663)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 109,297 miles
- Test number
- 228872118203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,634 miles (+2,549)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,634 miles
- Test number
- 244631227016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,085 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 103,085 miles
- Test number
- 771408281369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,056 miles (+3,247)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,056 miles
- Test number
- 154173987063
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,809 miles (+7,869)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 99,809 miles
- Test number
- 179209471512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,940 miles (+10,722)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 91,940 miles
- Test number
- 633276962471
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail81,218 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,218 miles
- Test number
- 416488154388
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,218 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 81,218 miles
- Test number
- 788528654331
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LB55 NBZ
- Does LB55 NBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NBZ is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 NBZ?
- The MOT on LB55 NBZ is valid until 21 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 NBZ done?
- LB55 NBZ was recorded at 134,768 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,833 miles a year.
- Has LB55 NBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 NBZ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 NBZ 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 NBZ find?
- LB55 NBZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.
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