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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB55 TLNMOT history

LB55 TLN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
80,567 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TLN was last recorded at 80,567 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,475 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
4,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,567 miles
  • 2022 – 76,307 miles
  • 2021 – 72,938 miles
  • 2020 – 65,389 miles
  • 2019 – 58,559 miles
  • 2018 – 54,387 miles
  • 2017 – 46,725 miles
  • 2016 – 42,308 miles
  • 2015 – 36,452 miles
  • 2014 – 29,534 miles
  • 2013 – 21,701 miles
  • 2012 – 20,829 miles
  • 2011 – 17,081 miles
  • 2010 – 15,132 miles
  • 2009 – 12,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,567 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,567 miles (+92)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,567 miles
    Test number
    600375484355
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,475 miles (+4,168)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    284847203095
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,307 miles
    Test number
    494303335675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,307 miles (+3,369)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,307 miles
    Test number
    490564014809
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass72,938 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    492215016044
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail72,934 miles (+7,545)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    773298038825
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass65,389 miles (+6,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,389 miles
    Test number
    961881535200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,559 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    993903849178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,387 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,387 miles
    Test number
    952230805354
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail54,387 miles (+7,662)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,387 miles
    Test number
    899676657724
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass46,725 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,725 miles
    Test number
    358697445591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,719 miles (+4,411)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,719 miles
    Test number
    372129650858
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHorn poor

  13. Pass42,308 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,308 miles
    Test number
    773532158702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,452 miles (+6,918)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    362947711372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,534 miles
    Test number
    957576914379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail29,534 miles (+7,833)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,534 miles
    Test number
    605326114376
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass21,701 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,701 miles
    Test number
    399764923301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,829 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,829 miles
    Test number
    116114822305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,369 miles
    Test number
    635960822072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,369 miles (+288)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,369 miles
    Test number
    767300822012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass17,081 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,081 miles
    Test number
    668542421015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,132 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,132 miles
    Test number
    131125610482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,434 miles
    Test number
    380973429050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 TLN

Does LB55 TLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 TLN expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TLN?
The MOT on LB55 TLN expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 TLN done?
LB55 TLN was recorded at 80,567 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 4,573 miles a year.
Has LB55 TLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TLN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 TLN 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 TLN find?
LB55 TLN passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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