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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 PGXMOT history

LB55 PGX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,749 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PGX
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
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PGX was last recorded at 108,749 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2015: 64,667 miles, lower than 64,867 miles on 10 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,736 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,749 miles
  • 2025 – 108,736 miles
  • 2024 – 94,092 miles
  • 2023 – 88,618 miles
  • 2022 – 83,487 miles
  • 2021 – 79,803 miles
  • 2020 – 78,013 miles
  • 2019 – 76,369 miles
  • 2018 – 75,312 miles
  • 2017 – 72,438 miles
  • 2016 – 68,046 miles
  • 2015 – 64,667 miles
  • 2014 – 63,457 miles
  • 2013 – 55,481 miles
  • 2012 – 48,112 miles
  • 2011 – 37,098 miles
  • 2010 – 28,487 miles
  • 2009 – 19,844 miles
  • 2008 – 12,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,749 miles
    Test number
    903646075705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,747 miles (+11)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,747 miles
    Test number
    218904728520
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Fail108,736 miles (+14,644)1 dangerous9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,736 miles
    Test number
    805458732938
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,092 miles
    Test number
    827547844986
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv boots deteriorating

  5. Fail94,092 miles (+5,474)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,092 miles
    Test number
    215497547497
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv boots deteriorating

  6. Pass88,618 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    118606848226
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,616 miles (+5,129)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    616032744551
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp water damaged (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking out the side of the bonnet (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,487 miles
    Test number
    631027837315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,487 miles (+3,684)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,487 miles
    Test number
    924521343209
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,803 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,803 miles
    Test number
    647362622213
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  11. Fail79,803 miles (+1,790)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,803 miles
    Test number
    213618193952
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  12. Pass78,013 miles (+1,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,013 miles
    Test number
    881037360149
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded slightly
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  13. Pass76,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,369 miles
    Test number
    475324738649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,369 miles (+1,057)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,369 miles
    Test number
    333286229864
    • 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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S AND THE O/S HEAD LAMPS ARE MISTED OVER
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE AND NEARLY TO THE CORDS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE NEARLY TO THE CORDS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass75,312 miles (+2,874)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,312 miles
    Test number
    833638464881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front Tyre's devoid of tread on edges (185/60/14

  16. Pass72,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    591244826746
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

  17. Fail72,438 miles (+4,392)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    843292127150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

  18. Pass68,046 miles (+3,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    973418019701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass64,667 miles (-200)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,667 miles
    Test number
    146523125243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,867 miles (+1,410)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    705682925200
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass63,457 miles (+7,976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    155925594243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,481 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,481 miles
    Test number
    947377313338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAge cracking on o/s/r tyre outer side wall - no cords showing.

  23. Fail55,481 miles (+7,369)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,481 miles
    Test number
    488937513398
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAge cracking on o/s/r tyre outer side wall - no cords showing.

  24. Pass48,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    678630622329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,112 miles (+11,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    348420622377
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Fail37,098 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,098 miles
    Test number
    426165211406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass37,098 miles (+8,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,098 miles
    Test number
    585855111315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass28,487 miles (+8,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,487 miles
    Test number
    981304450349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass19,844 miles (+7,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,844 miles
    Test number
    134534239356
    • 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)

  30. Pass12,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,655 miles
    Test number
    553822658332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 PGX

Does LB55 PGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 PGX is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PGX?
The MOT on LB55 PGX is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 PGX done?
LB55 PGX was recorded at 108,749 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,585 miles a year.
Has LB55 PGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PGX has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 PGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 PGX find?
LB55 PGX passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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