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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB55 XHYMOT history

LB55 XHY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,528 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 XHY was last recorded at 136,528 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 4,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,401 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,127 miles
Average per year
6,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,528 miles
  • 2025 – 132,401 miles
  • 2024 – 125,532 miles
  • 2022 – 120,433 miles
  • 2021 – 115,589 miles
  • 2020 – 111,156 miles
  • 2018 – 107,815 miles
  • 2017 – 95,183 miles
  • 2015 – 92,085 miles
  • 2014 – 77,426 miles
  • 2013 – 61,471 miles
  • 2012 – 46,477 miles
  • 2011 – 37,267 miles
  • 2010 – 28,520 miles
  • 2009 – 19,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,528 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,528 miles
    Test number
    286101504762
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail136,528 miles (+4,127)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,528 miles
    Test number
    100410397214
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass132,401 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    132,401 miles
    Test number
    548413769834
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail132,401 miles (+6,869)8 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,401 miles
    Test number
    787154042033
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,532 miles5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,532 miles
    Test number
    786116713392
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail125,532 miles (+5,099)4 repaired5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,532 miles
    Test number
    223073036608
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,433 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,433 miles
    Test number
    483906069513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,589 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,589 miles
    Test number
    438037295687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,156 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,156 miles
    Test number
    740978447389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,815 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,815 miles
    Test number
    131507291571
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Fail107,785 miles (+12,602)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,785 miles
    Test number
    309192994431
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass95,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,183 miles
    Test number
    493479962139
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Fail95,183 miles (+3,098)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,183 miles
    Test number
    662040854773
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass92,085 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    428099571753
    • AdvisoryOffside drive shaft boot deteriorated

  15. Fail91,840 miles (+14,414)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,840 miles
    Test number
    646129573267
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level on minimum
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  16. Pass77,426 miles (+208)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    508390434222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise both front wiper blades smearing slightly.

  17. Fail77,218 miles (+15,747)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    516614024252
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAdvise could not check condition off front wiper blades due to no washer fluid.

  18. Pass61,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,471 miles
    Test number
    958350453163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,471 miles (+14,994)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,471 miles
    Test number
    539560653129
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass46,477 miles (+9,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,477 miles
    Test number
    949315142156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass37,267 miles (+34)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,267 miles
    Test number
    719818041108
    • NoteFront brake disc lipped
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight gearbox oil leak

  22. Fail37,233 miles (+8,713)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,233 miles
    Test number
    305836641112
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass28,520 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,520 miles
    Test number
    112726720163
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail28,507 miles (+8,872)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,507 miles
    Test number
    284191420195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail19,635 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,635 miles
    Test number
    470675229129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass19,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,635 miles
    Test number
    732305929172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 XHY

Does LB55 XHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 XHY is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XHY?
The MOT on LB55 XHY is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 XHY done?
LB55 XHY was recorded at 136,528 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 6,838 miles a year.
Has LB55 XHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XHY has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 XHY 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 XHY find?
LB55 XHY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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