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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB55 URPMOT history

LB55 URP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,793 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 URP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 URP was last recorded at 100,793 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,793 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,793 miles
  • 2025 – 95,084 miles
  • 2024 – 89,435 miles
  • 2023 – 82,190 miles
  • 2022 – 76,361 miles
  • 2021 – 72,601 miles
  • 2020 – 69,310 miles
  • 2019 – 61,588 miles
  • 2018 – 55,707 miles
  • 2017 – 50,646 miles
  • 2015 – 45,067 miles
  • 2014 – 42,394 miles
  • 2013 – 37,495 miles
  • 2012 – 29,391 miles
  • 2011 – 16,921 miles
  • 2010 – 8,898 miles
  • 2009 – 8,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,793 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gearbox join (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Lower body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,793 miles
    Test number
    119020748655
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gearbox join (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail100,793 miles (+5,709)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,793 miles
    Test number
    480046134185
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gearbox join (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,084 miles (+5,649)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    626204154963
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass89,435 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    752441043941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,408 miles (+7,218)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,408 miles
    Test number
    287763321382
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass82,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    473363323309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,190 miles (+5,829)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    210350067853
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryINSP on dash
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass76,361 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,361 miles
    Test number
    790722075977
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail76,346 miles (+3,745)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,346 miles
    Test number
    931999568175
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass72,601 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,601 miles
    Test number
    523506086834
    • 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))
  11. Fail72,578 miles (+3,268)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    748919336088
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded, no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded , no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass69,310 miles (+7,722)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    821477673740
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer dampness round the cv gaiter
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass61,588 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,588 miles
    Test number
    364424401981
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Fail61,538 miles (+5,831)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,538 miles
    Test number
    321886924988
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass55,707 miles (+5,061)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,707 miles
    Test number
    327734658335
    • AdvisoryLower body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper engine cover fitted hiding some testable items
  16. Pass50,646 miles (+5,579)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,646 miles
    Test number
    646205149331
    • AdvisoryLower body covers fitted hiding some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracks in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cracks in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryUpper engine cover fitted hiding some testable items
  17. Pass45,067 miles (+2,673)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    883570585379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass42,394 miles (+4,899)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    647697614394
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front brake disc worn
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn
  19. Pass37,495 miles (+8,104)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,495 miles
    Test number
    917708223210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn
    • NoteTravel on the park brake lever
  20. Pass29,391 miles (+12,470)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,391 miles
    Test number
    856390032200
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTravel on the park brake lever
  21. Pass16,921 miles (+8,023)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,921 miles
    Test number
    678583541250
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass8,898 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    8,898 miles
    Test number
    631304100282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,635 miles
    Test number
    864224169158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 URP

Does LB55 URP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 URP is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 URP?
The MOT on LB55 URP is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 URP done?
LB55 URP was recorded at 100,793 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,556 miles a year.
Has LB55 URP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 URP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 URP 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 URP find?
LB55 URP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox join.

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