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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB55 STXMOT history

LB55 STX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
168,344 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 STX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 STX was last recorded at 168,344 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,277 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
9,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,344 miles
  • 2022 – 158,602 miles
  • 2021 – 145,478 miles
  • 2020 – 137,954 miles
  • 2019 – 131,521 miles
  • 2018 – 117,193 miles
  • 2017 – 94,774 miles
  • 2015 – 83,687 miles
  • 2014 – 76,555 miles
  • 2013 – 69,022 miles
  • 2012 – 61,866 miles
  • 2011 – 54,812 miles
  • 2010 – 47,510 miles
  • 2009 – 39,529 miles
  • 2008 – 27,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,344 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,344 miles (+67)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,344 miles
    Test number
    174408876076
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail168,277 miles (+9,675)12 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,277 miles
    Test number
    186656265548
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected handbrake cable (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass158,602 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,602 miles
    Test number
    199391952954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail158,599 miles (+13,121)7 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,599 miles
    Test number
    885799198514
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens very cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens very cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working Unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both boot starting to perish and NS cracked open (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,478 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,478 miles
    Test number
    490784294001
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail145,461 miles (+7,507)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,461 miles
    Test number
    233431683175
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,954 miles (+6,433)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,954 miles
    Test number
    214804050615
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass131,521 miles (+14,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,521 miles
    Test number
    567813774330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass117,193 miles (+325)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,193 miles
    Test number
    374196667641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail116,868 miles (+22,094)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    492361620151
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass94,774 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,774 miles
    Test number
    286395750995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  12. Fail94,772 miles (+11,085)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,772 miles
    Test number
    963403029143
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass83,687 miles (+7,132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,687 miles
    Test number
    686065809800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,555 miles (+7,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,555 miles
    Test number
    438847954390
    • 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)

  15. Pass69,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    456135953373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail69,022 miles (+7,156)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    929295653318
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass61,866 miles (+7,054)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,866 miles
    Test number
    549379652381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,812 miles (+7,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,812 miles
    Test number
    788651451391
    • 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)

  19. Pass47,510 miles (+7,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,510 miles
    Test number
    151024650343
    • NoteLight corrosion drivers side outer sill

  20. Pass39,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    463996359466
    • 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)

  21. Fail39,529 miles (+12,242)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    114696259366
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Pass27,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,287 miles
    Test number
    482082968326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 STX

Does LB55 STX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 STX expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 STX?
The MOT on LB55 STX expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 STX done?
LB55 STX was recorded at 168,344 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 9,977 miles a year.
Has LB55 STX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 STX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 STX 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 STX find?
LB55 STX passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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