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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB55 URDMOT history

LB55 URD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,272 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 URD
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
6 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 URD was last recorded at 85,272 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,272 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,272 miles
  • 2024 – 82,731 miles
  • 2023 – 80,569 miles
  • 2022 – 78,451 miles
  • 2021 – 75,638 miles
  • 2020 – 73,617 miles
  • 2019 – 71,727 miles
  • 2018 – 68,243 miles
  • 2017 – 64,224 miles
  • 2016 – 62,727 miles
  • 2015 – 59,080 miles
  • 2014 – 55,373 miles
  • 2013 – 51,388 miles
  • 2012 – 45,184 miles
  • 2011 – 38,532 miles
  • 2010 – 33,578 miles
  • 2009 – 27,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,272 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,272 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    773494303107
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,272 miles (+2,541)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    873260385145
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,731 miles (+2,162)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,731 miles
    Test number
    954213262178
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass80,569 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    684951032570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,451 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,451 miles
    Test number
    725184011854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,638 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,638 miles
    Test number
    178217370381
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail75,625 miles (+2,008)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,625 miles
    Test number
    414449044622
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass73,617 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,617 miles
    Test number
    657086334248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,604 miles (+1,877)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    565522405587
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,727 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    71,727 miles
    Test number
    295373594577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,243 miles (+4,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,243 miles
    Test number
    917562226202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass64,224 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,224 miles
    Test number
    112362075948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,727 miles (+3,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,727 miles
    Test number
    369430049181
    • 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)

  14. Pass59,080 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,080 miles
    Test number
    722296922601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,373 miles (+3,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,373 miles
    Test number
    499603454475
    • 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)

  16. Pass51,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,388 miles
    Test number
    438327053308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,387 miles (+6,203)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    899867153354
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass45,184 miles (+6,652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    865236052348
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

  19. Pass38,532 miles (+4,954)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,532 miles
    Test number
    107847151316
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass33,578 miles (+5,921)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,578 miles
    Test number
    272656050393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass27,657 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    563314469300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,051 miles
    Test number
    323798409072
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 URD

Does LB55 URD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 URD is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 URD?
The MOT on LB55 URD is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 URD done?
LB55 URD was recorded at 85,272 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,741 miles a year.
Has LB55 URD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 URD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 URD 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 URD find?
LB55 URD passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coolant leak, and 2 more.

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