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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 NPFMOT history

LB55 NPF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,203 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NPF was last recorded at 62,203 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,202 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,203 miles
  • 2024 – 52,878 miles
  • 2023 – 47,552 miles
  • 2022 – 42,931 miles
  • 2021 – 40,393 miles
  • 2020 – 39,274 miles
  • 2019 – 37,902 miles
  • 2018 – 36,451 miles
  • 2017 – 34,689 miles
  • 2016 – 32,498 miles
  • 2015 – 30,649 miles
  • 2014 – 28,709 miles
  • 2013 – 26,152 miles
  • 2012 – 23,741 miles
  • 2011 – 21,086 miles
  • 2010 – 18,583 miles
  • 2009 – 16,459 miles
  • 2008 – 14,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,203 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front both windscreen washer jets operational but weak, recommend further inspection/repair as necessary

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,203 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,203 miles
    Test number
    543800897398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,202 miles (+9,324)6 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    755535791591
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster - not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,878 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    944297245552
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail52,877 miles (+5,325)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,877 miles
    Test number
    983764522516
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass47,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,552 miles
    Test number
    576929187963
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail47,552 miles (+4,621)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,552 miles
    Test number
    384514311534
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass42,931 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,931 miles
    Test number
    164988863953
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both windscreen washer jets operational but weak, recommend further inspection/repair as necessary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail42,931 miles (+2,538)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,931 miles
    Test number
    617633970619
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both windscreen washer jets operational but weak, recommend further inspection/repair as necessary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass40,393 miles (+1,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,393 miles
    Test number
    390065105366
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass39,274 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,274 miles
    Test number
    668327545736
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail39,274 miles (+1,372)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,274 miles
    Test number
    346783261015
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass37,902 miles (+1,451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,902 miles
    Test number
    420848594110
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTape on both mirrors / side repeaters

  13. Pass36,451 miles (+1,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    183760316102
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass34,689 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    183341530129
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn unevenly

  15. Fail34,689 miles (+2,191)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    350475039646
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn unevenly

  16. Pass32,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,498 miles
    Test number
    344906912642
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  17. Fail32,498 miles (+1,849)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,498 miles
    Test number
    478546416917
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  18. Pass30,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,649 miles
    Test number
    598143382650
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower arm rear bush's have slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror casing has slight damage

  19. Fail30,649 miles (+1,940)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,649 miles
    Test number
    479023757808
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower arm rear bush's have slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror casing has slight damage

  20. Pass28,709 miles (+2,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,709 miles
    Test number
    325022144317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass26,152 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,152 miles
    Test number
    165029723362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth side mirror casings damaged

  22. Fail26,152 miles (+2,411)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,152 miles
    Test number
    476789523331
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth side mirror casings damaged

  23. Pass23,741 miles (+2,655)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,741 miles
    Test number
    879074132313
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteO/s/r brake noisy on application

  24. Pass21,086 miles (+2,503)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,086 miles
    Test number
    206800241359
    • NoteBoth sides repeater lamp lenses damaged
    • NoteN/s/f brake effort poor

  25. Pass18,583 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,583 miles
    Test number
    802152540339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,459 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,459 miles
    Test number
    800112049397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,715 miles
    Test number
    692113648323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail14,715 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,715 miles
    Test number
    861033448377
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LB55 NPF

Does LB55 NPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NPF is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NPF?
The MOT on LB55 NPF is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 NPF done?
LB55 NPF was recorded at 62,203 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,731 miles a year.
Has LB55 NPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NPF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 NPF 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 NPF find?
LB55 NPF passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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