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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB55 SXSMOT history

LB55 SXS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,078 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 SXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 SXS was last recorded at 86,078 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,558 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,520 miles
Average per year
4,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,078 miles
  • 2024 – 82,558 miles
  • 2023 – 79,089 miles
  • 2022 – 75,095 miles
  • 2021 – 71,442 miles
  • 2020 – 67,716 miles
  • 2019 – 64,509 miles
  • 2018 – 57,049 miles
  • 2017 – 52,325 miles
  • 2016 – 47,624 miles
  • 2014 – 42,503 miles
  • 2013 – 33,626 miles
  • 2012 – 28,686 miles
  • 2011 – 23,893 miles
  • 2010 – 18,186 miles
  • 2009 – 13,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,078 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,078 miles (+3,520)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    472985065521
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass82,558 miles (+3,469)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,558 miles
    Test number
    120253274325
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass79,089 miles (+3,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,089 miles
    Test number
    465294865384
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass75,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    201207176431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,095 miles (+3,653)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    386422905630
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,442 miles (+3,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,442 miles
    Test number
    259745565226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass67,716 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    463768604842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,509 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    884845293652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,922 miles
    Test number
    497212711163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,922 miles (+3,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,922 miles
    Test number
    960095574094
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass57,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    612165864708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,049 miles (+4,724)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    335695620690
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60R14 88H Hnk Kinergy (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60R14 88H Hnk Kinergy (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Re-Aligned (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance In door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Pass52,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    302237926303
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges

  14. Fail52,325 miles (+4,701)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    524425812300
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges

  15. Pass47,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    660384935589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,624 miles (+5,121)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    379724668824
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass42,503 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,503 miles
    Test number
    495849444399
    • NoteSidewalls of both rear tyres starting to crack up

  18. Fail42,503 miles (+4,342)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,503 miles
    Test number
    885229544348
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSidewalls of both rear tyres starting to crack up

  19. Pass38,161 miles (+4,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,161 miles
    Test number
    946482404036
    • NoteSidewalls of both rear tyres in poor condition

  20. Pass33,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,626 miles
    Test number
    107327403038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,626 miles (+4,940)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,626 miles
    Test number
    806467303041
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass28,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    918496402050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    765716302032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass23,893 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,893 miles
    Test number
    416756701081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,186 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,186 miles
    Test number
    960821110004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,438 miles
    Test number
    864818409031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 SXS

Does LB55 SXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 SXS is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 SXS?
The MOT on LB55 SXS is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 SXS done?
LB55 SXS was recorded at 86,078 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,304 miles a year.
Has LB55 SXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 SXS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 SXS 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 SXS find?
LB55 SXS passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished.

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