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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB55 TLKMOT history

LB55 TLK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2022
Mileage
117,834 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TLK was last recorded at 117,834 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,834 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 117,834 miles
  • 2020 – 109,870 miles
  • 2019 – 107,107 miles
  • 2018 – 103,793 miles
  • 2017 – 100,409 miles
  • 2016 – 96,808 miles
  • 2015 – 91,703 miles
  • 2014 – 85,578 miles
  • 2013 – 79,466 miles
  • 2012 – 68,894 miles
  • 2011 – 55,738 miles
  • 2010 – 41,844 miles
  • 2009 – 29,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,834 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,834 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,834 miles
    Test number
    681554538735
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail117,834 miles (+49)7 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,834 miles
    Test number
    779866648733
    • 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail117,785 miles (+7,915)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,785 miles
    Test number
    999189194564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread - 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing poor condition
  4. Pass109,870 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,870 miles
    Test number
    669926750866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing
  5. Fail109,867 miles (+2,760)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,867 miles
    Test number
    617772501473
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing
  6. Pass107,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,107 miles
    Test number
    396199887192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear registration lamp not working.
  7. Fail107,107 miles (+3,314)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,107 miles
    Test number
    929649305098
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear registration lamp not working.
  8. Pass103,793 miles (+3,384)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,793 miles
    Test number
    273348973767
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  9. Pass100,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,409 miles
    Test number
    603732562237
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
  10. Fail100,408 miles (+3,600)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,408 miles
    Test number
    543131030291
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
  11. Pass96,808 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,808 miles
    Test number
    217020508340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    106339995104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail91,703 miles (+6,125)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    995189695135
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass85,578 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,578 miles
    Test number
    958843894198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,466 miles (+10,572)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,466 miles
    Test number
    558778903235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,894 miles (+13,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,894 miles
    Test number
    255068872481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass55,738 miles (+13,894)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,738 miles
    Test number
    316391841150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,844 miles (+12,622)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,844 miles
    Test number
    742845220132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,222 miles
    Test number
    731119639176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 TLK

Does LB55 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 TLK expired on 1 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TLK?
The MOT on LB55 TLK expired on 1 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 TLK done?
LB55 TLK was recorded at 117,834 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 7,067 miles a year.
Has LB55 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TLK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 TLK 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 TLK find?
LB55 TLK passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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