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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 NPDMOT history

LB55 NPD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
117,847 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NPD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 NPD was last recorded at 117,847 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 6,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,315 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,532 miles
Average per year
5,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,847 miles
  • 2025 – 111,315 miles
  • 2024 – 105,283 miles
  • 2023 – 105,160 miles
  • 2022 – 98,267 miles
  • 2021 – 91,707 miles
  • 2020 – 90,305 miles
  • 2019 – 85,886 miles
  • 2018 – 78,630 miles
  • 2017 – 71,356 miles
  • 2016 – 67,132 miles
  • 2015 – 59,641 miles
  • 2014 – 54,267 miles
  • 2013 – 49,642 miles
  • 2012 – 45,990 miles
  • 2011 – 41,561 miles
  • 2010 – 28,507 miles
  • 2008 – 22,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,847 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail117,847 miles (+6,532)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,847 miles
    Test number
    179794019647
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass111,315 miles (+6,032)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,315 miles
    Test number
    611002879749
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass105,283 miles (+123)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,283 miles
    Test number
    482985493516
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,160 miles (+6,893)12 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,160 miles
    Test number
    175418109905
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass98,267 miles (+6,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,267 miles
    Test number
    186569079184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,707 miles (+1,402)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    657185364395
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil seepage

  7. Pass90,305 miles6 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,305 miles
    Test number
    553343623716
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil seepage

  8. Fail90,305 miles (+4,419)2 repaired6 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,305 miles
    Test number
    180030722661
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil seepage

  9. Pass85,886 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,886 miles
    Test number
    237133014275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,630 miles (+7,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,630 miles
    Test number
    165154282262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRadiator poor condition

  11. Pass71,356 miles (+4,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    390684453891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass67,132 miles (+7,491)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    531733947675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,641 miles (+5,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,641 miles
    Test number
    623394346572
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass54,267 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,267 miles
    Test number
    375007684253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,642 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    699134903376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,990 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,990 miles
    Test number
    397001342328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail45,942 miles (+4,381)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,942 miles
    Test number
    259804732367
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass41,561 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    328739641311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,529 miles (+4,466)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,529 miles
    Test number
    588348241393
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass37,063 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    325893861090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,507 miles (+6,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,507 miles
    Test number
    832844510052
    • NoteNearside front headlight misted inside

  22. Pass22,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,218 miles
    Test number
    581597648360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 NPD

Does LB55 NPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 NPD expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NPD?
The MOT on LB55 NPD expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 NPD done?
LB55 NPD was recorded at 117,847 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,579 miles a year.
Has LB55 NPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NPD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 NPD 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 NPD find?
LB55 NPD failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 6 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 11 more.

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