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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 PGOMOT history

LB55 PGO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
53,301 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PGO
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PGO was last recorded at 53,301 miles on 21 May 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,283 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,301 miles
  • 2025 – 49,191 miles
  • 2024 – 49,179 miles
  • 2023 – 49,092 miles
  • 2021 – 47,022 miles
  • 2019 – 42,100 miles
  • 2017 – 41,907 miles
  • 2016 – 39,495 miles
  • 2015 – 36,712 miles
  • 2014 – 30,515 miles
  • 2013 – 26,744 miles
  • 2012 – 22,830 miles
  • 2011 – 18,529 miles
  • 2010 – 14,803 miles
  • 2008 – 10,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,301 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,301 miles (+18)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    53,301 miles
    Test number
    979264676316
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail53,283 miles (+4,092)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,283 miles
    Test number
    837222416270
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass49,191 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    49,191 miles
    Test number
    102615557165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail49,183 miles (+4)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    714667224056
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass49,179 miles (+87)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,179 miles
    Test number
    852067782489
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass49,092 miles (+2,070)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,092 miles
    Test number
    397844993114
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass47,022 miles (+4,922)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,022 miles
    Test number
    474526401809
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass42,100 miles (+193)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,100 miles
    Test number
    433312781538
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass41,907 miles (+2,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    595076503093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass39,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    285587745342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail39,492 miles (+2,780)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    714011922380
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass36,712 miles (+6,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,712 miles
    Test number
    496020215245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass30,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    748969824128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,515 miles (+3,771)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    858637224111
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Fail26,744 miles (+3,914)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,744 miles
    Test number
    536455253123
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass22,830 miles (+4,301)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,830 miles
    Test number
    917151352130
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass18,529 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,529 miles
    Test number
    646373161027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,803 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,803 miles
    Test number
    153720220026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass14,803 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,803 miles
    Test number
    903500820045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,694 miles
    Test number
    480830148415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 PGO

Does LB55 PGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 PGO is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PGO?
The MOT on LB55 PGO is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 PGO done?
LB55 PGO was recorded at 53,301 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,441 miles a year.
Has LB55 PGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PGO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 PGO 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 PGO find?
LB55 PGO passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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