Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LB55 NPGMOT history
LB55 NPG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 103,778 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,750 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 NPG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB55 NPG was last recorded at 103,778 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 7,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,442 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,336 miles
- Average per year
- 4,750 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,778 miles
- 2025 – 96,442 miles
- 2024 – 92,311 miles
- 2023 – 87,091 miles
- 2022 – 79,952 miles
- 2021 – 75,914 miles
- 2020 – 72,918 miles
- 2019 – 70,185 miles
- 2018 – 66,790 miles
- 2017 – 63,729 miles
- 2016 – 59,354 miles
- 2015 – 54,860 miles
- 2014 – 50,591 miles
- 2013 – 45,808 miles
- 2012 – 41,026 miles
- 2011 – 35,663 miles
- 2010 – 29,302 miles
- 2009 – 22,676 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail103,778 miles
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Not working (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Plus Damaged (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Washers eaking n/s front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail103,778 miles (+7,336)6 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,778 miles
- Test number
- 297335105232
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Not working (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Plus Damaged (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,442 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 96,442 miles
- Test number
- 820123401687
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside indicator repeater lens damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,440 miles (+4,129)7 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,440 miles
- Test number
- 553535832993
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (a))
- 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))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside head lamp starting too fade
- AdvisoryNearside indicator repeater lens damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,311 miles (+5,220)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 92,311 miles
- Test number
- 652142193085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,091 miles (+155)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 87,091 miles
- Test number
- 942996011975
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing/cracking
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor
- AdvisoryO/s/f antirollbar link ball joint dust cover replaced but not comletely secured
Fail86,936 miles (+6,984)4 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,936 miles
- Test number
- 622410975826
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,952 miles (+4,038)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 79,952 miles
- Test number
- 266395053317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,914 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 75,914 miles
- Test number
- 747296208001
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWashers eaking n/s front
Fail75,897 miles (+2,979)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,897 miles
- Test number
- 791497203505
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWashers eaking n/s front
Pass72,918 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 72,918 miles
- Test number
- 826898452833
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail72,918 miles (+2,733)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,918 miles
- Test number
- 607599170633
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,185 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 70,185 miles
- Test number
- 549677584184
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail70,185 miles (+3,395)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,185 miles
- Test number
- 600399657272
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,790 miles (+38)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 66,790 miles
- Test number
- 399908137652
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail66,752 miles (+3,023)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,752 miles
- Test number
- 981566560457
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass63,729 miles (+4,375)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 63,729 miles
- Test number
- 581178023368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,354 miles (+4,494)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 59,354 miles
- Test number
- 308873077467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,860 miles (+4,269)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 54,860 miles
- Test number
- 819326915073
- NoteHandbrake travel
Pass50,591 miles (+4,783)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 50,591 miles
- Test number
- 725433924032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 45,808 miles
- Test number
- 338988323029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,808 miles (+4,782)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,808 miles
- Test number
- 887895423002
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass41,026 miles (+5,363)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 41,026 miles
- Test number
- 149920512010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,663 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,663 miles
- Test number
- 117836401450
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass35,663 miles (+6,361)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 35,663 miles
- Test number
- 408966501096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,302 miles (+6,626)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 29,302 miles
- Test number
- 132541110488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront number plate fading
Pass22,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 22,676 miles
- Test number
- 121099909468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,676 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,676 miles
- Test number
- 650429609069
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- 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)
- NoteFront no plate damaged
Questions about LB55 NPG
- Does LB55 NPG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 NPG expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 NPG?
- The MOT on LB55 NPG expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 NPG done?
- LB55 NPG was recorded at 103,778 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,750 miles a year.
- Has LB55 NPG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 NPG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 NPG 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 NPG find?
- LB55 NPG failed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 6 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: front registration plate insecure; front service brake excessively fluctuating; headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat not working, and 13 more.
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