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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB55 TKYMOT history

LB55 TKY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
81,698 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TKY was last recorded at 81,698 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2020: 61,070 miles, lower than 61,077 miles on 3 Jan 2020.

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
81,698 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,698 miles
  • 2023 – 75,507 miles
  • 2022 – 68,590 miles
  • 2021 – 63,610 miles
  • 2020 – 61,070 miles
  • 2019 – 60,471 miles
  • 2018 – 50,951 miles
  • 2017 – 41,891 miles
  • 2016 – 33,642 miles
  • 2015 – 24,764 miles
  • 2013 – 13,881 miles
  • 2012 – 10,699 miles
  • 2010 – 9,674 miles
  • 2009 – 7,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,698 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,698 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    673018426755
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  2. Fail81,698 miles (+6,191)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    791078826749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  3. Pass75,507 miles (+6,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,507 miles
    Test number
    500439168930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass68,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    634139605551
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail68,590 miles (+4,980)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    842297165989
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    322403029229
    • AdvisoryScreen has chip mark

  7. Fail63,610 miles (+2,540)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    637594984850
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryScreen has chip mark

  8. Pass61,070 miles (-7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    403059365249
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

  9. Fail61,077 miles (+606)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    536748373655
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

  10. Pass60,471 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,471 miles
    Test number
    939138390337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,267 miles (+9,316)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,267 miles
    Test number
    750687993253
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass50,951 miles (+9,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    727688704346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lens damage
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass41,891 miles (+8,249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,891 miles
    Test number
    194058774892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,642 miles (+8,878)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,642 miles
    Test number
    465925968244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,764 miles (+10,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,764 miles
    Test number
    355689205018
    • NoteOffside rear seat has child seat fitted

  16. Pass13,881 miles (+2,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,881 miles
    Test number
    377193333326
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass11,800 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    11,800 miles
    Test number
    726191713069
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail11,800 miles (+1,101)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,800 miles
    Test number
    238001713078
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass10,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    10,699 miles
    Test number
    828183312068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,699 miles (+1,025)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,699 miles
    Test number
    109033612034
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass9,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,674 miles
    Test number
    713274050300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,674 miles (+2,223)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,674 miles
    Test number
    541322350333
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside mirror has crack

  23. Pass7,451 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,451 miles
    Test number
    750153059320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    5,389 miles
    Test number
    952497319005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 TKY

Does LB55 TKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 TKY expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TKY?
The MOT on LB55 TKY expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 TKY done?
LB55 TKY was recorded at 81,698 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
Has LB55 TKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TKY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 TKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 TKY find?
LB55 TKY passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; rear heat shield loose.

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