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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB55 XACMOT history

LB55 XAC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,172 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XAC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 XAC was last recorded at 122,172 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,817 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,355 miles
Average per year
4,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,172 miles
  • 2025 – 119,817 miles
  • 2024 – 115,747 miles
  • 2023 – 109,573 miles
  • 2022 – 108,456 miles
  • 2021 – 106,746 miles
  • 2020 – 102,157 miles
  • 2019 – 97,450 miles
  • 2018 – 93,557 miles
  • 2017 – 90,199 miles
  • 2016 – 87,119 miles
  • 2015 – 83,749 miles
  • 2014 – 80,237 miles
  • 2013 – 77,684 miles
  • 2012 – 69,130 miles
  • 2011 – 63,107 miles
  • 2010 – 55,831 miles
  • 2009 – 44,742 miles
  • 2008 – 43,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Slight bind on offside rear brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,172 miles
    Test number
    923534504896
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail122,172 miles (+2,355)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,172 miles
    Test number
    789881906132
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass119,817 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,817 miles
    Test number
    770680834067
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail119,817 miles (+4,070)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,817 miles
    Test number
    543123209799
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,747 miles (+6,174)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,747 miles
    Test number
    388517473224
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass109,573 miles (+1,117)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    102040693751
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot splitting by clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ball joint cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mounting bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight chips in windscreen

  7. Pass108,456 miles (+1,710)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,456 miles
    Test number
    405514594047
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot starting to split by clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy rear silencer baffles rattle (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted

  8. Pass106,746 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,746 miles
    Test number
    380778183687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,157 miles (+4,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,157 miles
    Test number
    794343365839
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass97,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,450 miles
    Test number
    393249282505
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail97,450 miles (+3,893)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,450 miles
    Test number
    249488030859
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass93,557 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,557 miles
    Test number
    615914427678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,554 miles (+3,355)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,554 miles
    Test number
    975474601274
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass90,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,199 miles
    Test number
    185888303138
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing off on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear brake

  15. Fail90,199 miles (+3,080)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,199 miles
    Test number
    401422734739
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing off on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear brake

  16. Pass87,119 miles (+3,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    679911823451
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear brake

  17. Pass83,749 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    555821435071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    968719204095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,237 miles (+2,553)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    895759104015
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Pass77,684 miles (+8,554)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    148872103064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,130 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    525606902083
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Fail69,130 miles (+6,023)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    558786102064
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass63,107 miles (+7,276)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,107 miles
    Test number
    126787211421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,831 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    394588010044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,829 miles (+11,087)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,829 miles
    Test number
    273095010003
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass44,742 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,742 miles
    Test number
    534767719058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,621 miles
    Test number
    434824548329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 XAC

Does LB55 XAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 XAC is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XAC?
The MOT on LB55 XAC is valid until 30 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 XAC done?
LB55 XAC was recorded at 122,172 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,594 miles a year.
Has LB55 XAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XAC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 XAC 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 XAC find?
LB55 XAC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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