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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB55 URJMOT history

LB55 URJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
164,980 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 URJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 URJ was last recorded at 164,980 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 6,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,413 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,567 miles
Average per year
9,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,980 miles
  • 2021 – 158,413 miles
  • 2019 – 138,799 miles
  • 2018 – 127,209 miles
  • 2017 – 114,907 miles
  • 2016 – 105,387 miles
  • 2015 – 98,080 miles
  • 2014 – 90,212 miles
  • 2013 – 81,597 miles
  • 2011 – 72,108 miles
  • 2010 – 57,157 miles
  • 2009 – 45,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,980 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear tyres perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,980 miles (+6,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,980 miles
    Test number
    924786664437
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test

  2. Pass158,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,413 miles
    Test number
    680908165221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail158,413 miles (+19,614)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,413 miles
    Test number
    603496514170
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,799 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,799 miles
    Test number
    807754192043
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  5. Fail138,798 miles (+2)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,798 miles
    Test number
    314597295256
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  6. Fail138,796 miles (+11,587)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,796 miles
    Test number
    673316970567
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  7. Pass127,209 miles (+12,302)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,209 miles
    Test number
    398983025137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,907 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,907 miles
    Test number
    588059087873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail114,902 miles (+9,515)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,902 miles
    Test number
    297137742558
    • FailureFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on indicating a fault

  10. Pass105,387 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,387 miles
    Test number
    363735684591
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  11. Fail105,383 miles (+7,303)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,383 miles
    Test number
    836568628109
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  12. Pass98,080 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    239906105029
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail98,077 miles (+7,865)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    485865905075
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass90,212 miles (+8,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,212 miles
    Test number
    659998304070
    • 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)

  15. Pass81,597 miles (+9,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,597 miles
    Test number
    349849903092
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass72,108 miles (+10,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,108 miles
    Test number
    176826651314
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass61,435 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,435 miles
    Test number
    368002811012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,157 miles (+11,723)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    811345770011
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePerishing/wear rear tyres+cut in outer sidewall of o/s/r

  19. Pass45,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,434 miles
    Test number
    540001179005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 URJ

Does LB55 URJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 URJ expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 URJ?
The MOT on LB55 URJ expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 URJ done?
LB55 URJ was recorded at 164,980 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 9,284 miles a year.
Has LB55 URJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 URJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 URJ 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 URJ find?
LB55 URJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; underneath trays fitted at time of test.

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