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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB55 XDSMOT history

LB55 XDS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2023
Mileage
118,575 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XDS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 XDS was last recorded at 118,575 miles on 30 Aug 2022, 2,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,658 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,917 miles
Average per year
6,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,575 miles
  • 2021 – 115,658 miles
  • 2020 – 114,288 miles
  • 2019 – 114,287 miles
  • 2018 – 111,903 miles
  • 2017 – 109,243 miles
  • 2016 – 103,954 miles
  • 2015 – 97,490 miles
  • 2013 – 90,289 miles
  • 2012 – 65,841 miles
  • 2011 – 55,250 miles
  • 2010 – 44,504 miles
  • 2009 – 33,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,575 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust center & rear system corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Long travel on parking brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,575 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,575 miles
    Test number
    914415093039
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust center & rear system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail118,575 miles (+2,917)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,575 miles
    Test number
    300618544931
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust center & rear system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass115,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,658 miles
    Test number
    754666761174
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake

  4. Fail115,658 miles (+1,370)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,658 miles
    Test number
    245412038775
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake

  5. Pass114,288 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,288 miles
    Test number
    457974889580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,287 miles
    Test number
    724665915371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,287 miles (+2,384)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,287 miles
    Test number
    331499853948
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,903 miles (+2,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,903 miles
    Test number
    161800580403
    • 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)

  9. Pass109,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    421892099123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,243 miles (+5,289)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    532995095764
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass103,954 miles (+6,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,954 miles
    Test number
    794438300343
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass97,490 miles (+7,201)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,490 miles
    Test number
    448908205150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear box has slight blow

  13. Pass90,289 miles (+11,117)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,289 miles
    Test number
    838138233388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,172 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,172 miles
    Test number
    175016823492
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass79,172 miles (+13,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,172 miles
    Test number
    845976023028
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail65,841 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,841 miles
    Test number
    137971122443
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,841 miles (+10,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,841 miles
    Test number
    439121522045
    • 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)

  18. Pass55,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,250 miles
    Test number
    229422321016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail55,250 miles (+10,746)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,250 miles
    Test number
    486122621086
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail44,504 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    691866410030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm tread

  21. Pass44,504 miles (+11,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    931006310029
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm tread

  22. Pass33,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    620794229010
    • 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)

Questions about LB55 XDS

Does LB55 XDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 XDS expired on 29 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XDS?
The MOT on LB55 XDS expired on 29 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 XDS done?
LB55 XDS was recorded at 118,575 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2022, an average of 6,287 miles a year.
Has LB55 XDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XDS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 XDS 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 XDS find?
LB55 XDS passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear lower exhaust center & rear system corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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