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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB55 NFLMOT history

LB55 NFL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
113,593 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NFL
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
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NFL was last recorded at 113,593 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 2,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,888 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,705 miles
Average per year
5,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,593 miles
  • 2024 – 110,888 miles
  • 2023 – 108,111 miles
  • 2022 – 103,508 miles
  • 2021 – 99,555 miles
  • 2020 – 91,927 miles
  • 2019 – 85,815 miles
  • 2018 – 82,560 miles
  • 2017 – 76,492 miles
  • 2016 – 70,956 miles
  • 2015 – 67,957 miles
  • 2014 – 63,826 miles
  • 2013 – 58,957 miles
  • 2012 – 53,153 miles
  • 2011 – 45,576 miles
  • 2010 – 39,265 miles
  • 2009 – 29,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,593 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Handbrake has little reserve travel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,593 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,593 miles
    Test number
    404934241999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,888 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,888 miles
    Test number
    927084518172
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,888 miles (+2,777)6 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,888 miles
    Test number
    398043692527
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,111 miles (+1,297)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    737829184186
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass106,814 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,814 miles
    Test number
    231504598793
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail106,814 miles (+3,306)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,814 miles
    Test number
    405377310783
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  7. Pass103,508 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,508 miles
    Test number
    386437352447
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  8. Fail103,508 miles (+3,953)2 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,508 miles
    Test number
    575486739233
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  9. Pass99,555 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,555 miles
    Test number
    466103960599
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  10. Fail99,555 miles (+7,628)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,555 miles
    Test number
    980623266806
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  11. Pass91,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,927 miles
    Test number
    759305591886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,927 miles (+6,112)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,927 miles
    Test number
    712157643059
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass85,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    384447150772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,815 miles (+3,255)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    493970528843
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe flexi & rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  15. Pass82,560 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    218000437595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,492 miles (+5,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    384769472437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass70,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,956 miles
    Test number
    657596284862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,956 miles (+2,999)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,956 miles
    Test number
    686502999769
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass67,957 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,957 miles
    Test number
    438688795042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,826 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    507104034129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,957 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,957 miles
    Test number
    496635333152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,153 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,153 miles
    Test number
    936249932175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,576 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,576 miles
    Test number
    169545671026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,265 miles (+9,719)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,265 miles
    Test number
    131032270469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,546 miles
    Test number
    873522119031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 NFL

Does LB55 NFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 NFL expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NFL?
The MOT on LB55 NFL expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 NFL done?
LB55 NFL was recorded at 113,593 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
Has LB55 NFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NFL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 NFL 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 NFL find?
LB55 NFL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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