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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB55 XPEMOT history

LB55 XPE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,106 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 XPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 XPE was last recorded at 124,106 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 3,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,004 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,102 miles
Average per year
5,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,106 miles
  • 2025 – 121,004 miles
  • 2023 – 115,800 miles
  • 2022 – 107,730 miles
  • 2021 – 105,728 miles
  • 2020 – 104,213 miles
  • 2019 – 101,904 miles
  • 2018 – 98,714 miles
  • 2017 – 95,306 miles
  • 2016 – 80,210 miles
  • 2015 – 69,219 miles
  • 2014 – 58,686 miles
  • 2013 – 46,854 miles
  • 2012 – 36,286 miles
  • 2011 – 32,046 miles
  • 2009 – 27,059 miles
  • 2008 – 21,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,106 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,106 miles (+3,102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,106 miles
    Test number
    384992409497
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corroded

  2. Pass121,004 miles (+5,204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,004 miles
    Test number
    283976545612
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corroded

  3. Pass115,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,800 miles
    Test number
    682980284564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,799 miles (+8,069)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,799 miles
    Test number
    562583096295
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass107,730 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,730 miles
    Test number
    952655280486
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,715 miles (+1,987)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,715 miles
    Test number
    381375281886
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp needs replacement. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,728 miles
    Test number
    408303559663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,728 miles (+1,515)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,728 miles
    Test number
    699877197188
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass104,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,213 miles
    Test number
    925819153904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,212 miles (+2,308)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,212 miles
    Test number
    823318602746
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass101,904 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    320428171057
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail101,904 miles (+3,190)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    485245307275
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass98,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,714 miles
    Test number
    349396447324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,714 miles (+3,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,714 miles
    Test number
    542692661898
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass95,306 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,306 miles
    Test number
    262071606095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail95,305 miles (+4,977)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,305 miles
    Test number
    615977845794
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass90,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,328 miles
    Test number
    393578316737
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail90,327 miles (+10,117)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    884314146276
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass80,210 miles (+10,991)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    875005252714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,219 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,219 miles
    Test number
    256368475022
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre signes of ageing

  21. Fail69,219 miles (+1,526)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,219 miles
    Test number
    929668875024
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre signes of ageing

  22. Pass67,693 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    665166215008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre signes of ageing

  23. Fail67,693 miles (+9,007)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    647495015009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre signes of ageing

  24. Pass58,686 miles (+11,832)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    585385724090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear seats/belts not tested due to in-accessibility

  25. Pass46,854 miles (+10,568)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,854 miles
    Test number
    587166223071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,286 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,286 miles
    Test number
    999597302030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,046 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,046 miles
    Test number
    147391211032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,059 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,059 miles
    Test number
    743914169367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,983 miles
    Test number
    220885568307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 XPE

Does LB55 XPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 XPE is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 XPE?
The MOT on LB55 XPE is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 XPE done?
LB55 XPE was recorded at 124,106 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,935 miles a year.
Has LB55 XPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 XPE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 XPE 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 XPE find?
LB55 XPE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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