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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB55 ZZMMOT history

LB55 ZZM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,423 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZZM
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
28 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZZM was last recorded at 79,423 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 7,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,393 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,030 miles
Average per year
3,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,423 miles
  • 2025 – 72,393 miles
  • 2024 – 60,187 miles
  • 2023 – 60,165 miles
  • 2022 – 56,493 miles
  • 2020 – 53,560 miles
  • 2019 – 42,105 miles
  • 2018 – 40,913 miles
  • 2017 – 37,478 miles
  • 2016 – 34,859 miles
  • 2015 – 32,332 miles
  • 2014 – 29,287 miles
  • 2013 – 27,493 miles
  • 2012 – 25,533 miles
  • 2011 – 22,334 miles
  • 2010 – 19,231 miles
  • 2009 – 15,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,423 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 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

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,423 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,423 miles
    Test number
    471822716174
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail79,423 miles (+7,030)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,423 miles
    Test number
    208546223523
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass72,393 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,393 miles
    Test number
    821040842672
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,391 miles (+12,204)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    340415175019
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,187 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,187 miles
    Test number
    273481116865
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing and slightly damaged but working (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass60,165 miles (+3,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    371547418217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass56,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,493 miles
    Test number
    426676869213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,493 miles (+2,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,493 miles
    Test number
    628469090992
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,560 miles (+11,455)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    287389512045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,105 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,105 miles
    Test number
    796343938170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,913 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,913 miles
    Test number
    316540036721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,478 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,478 miles
    Test number
    403506875176
    • AdvisoryFront Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance bothside (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe damage

  13. Fail37,407 miles (+2,548)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,407 miles
    Test number
    238513734943
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance bothside (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe damage

  14. Pass34,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,859 miles
    Test number
    481838210191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail34,859 miles (+2,527)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,859 miles
    Test number
    824387672780
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,332 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,332 miles
    Test number
    898379365006
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges and cracking in tread.

  17. Fail32,332 miles (+3,045)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,332 miles
    Test number
    719879065084
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges and cracking in tread.

  18. Pass29,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    355683464039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,287 miles (+1,794)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    318733964037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished.

  20. Pass27,493 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,493 miles
    Test number
    157794563458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,533 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,533 miles
    Test number
    255511652015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass25,533 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,533 miles
    Test number
    806321552028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,334 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,334 miles
    Test number
    526608041013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,231 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,231 miles
    Test number
    870500640051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,746 miles (+128)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,746 miles
    Test number
    952745849029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail15,618 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,618 miles
    Test number
    390891839006
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB55 ZZM

Does LB55 ZZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ZZM is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZZM?
The MOT on LB55 ZZM is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 ZZM done?
LB55 ZZM was recorded at 79,423 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,648 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZZM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZZM 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 ZZM find?
LB55 ZZM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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