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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LB55 ZZWMOT history

LB55 ZZW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,099 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZZW was last recorded at 79,099 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,872 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,227 miles
Average per year
3,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,099 miles
  • 2025 – 76,872 miles
  • 2024 – 74,623 miles
  • 2023 – 72,695 miles
  • 2022 – 71,123 miles
  • 2021 – 69,637 miles
  • 2019 – 66,879 miles
  • 2018 – 64,108 miles
  • 2017 – 61,786 miles
  • 2016 – 59,136 miles
  • 2015 – 55,898 miles
  • 2014 – 52,215 miles
  • 2013 – 39,099 miles
  • 2012 – 30,383 miles
  • 2011 – 25,456 miles
  • 2010 – 21,705 miles
  • 2009 – 15,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,099 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,099 miles (+2,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,099 miles
    Test number
    514697443872
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,872 miles (+2,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,872 miles
    Test number
    966220519888
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame has been shutz protected.
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has been shutz protected.

  3. Pass74,623 miles (+1,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    647822400573
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,695 miles (+1,572)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,695 miles
    Test number
    529467392874
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,123 miles (+1,486)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    643582587383
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,637 miles (+2,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,637 miles
    Test number
    535582042024
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres well worn on inner edges 185/60/14

  7. Pass66,879 miles (+2,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,879 miles
    Test number
    668955647585
    • AdvisoryFront Washer pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play

  8. Pass64,108 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,108 miles
    Test number
    556364213210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,786 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,786 miles
    Test number
    479573664128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,136 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,136 miles
    Test number
    937248642773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,898 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    526893505252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,215 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,215 miles
    Test number
    296534704273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,962 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    356000614056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail45,962 miles (+6,863)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    605120714080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail39,099 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,099 miles
    Test number
    298044523070
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass39,099 miles (+8,716)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,099 miles
    Test number
    896564223067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,383 miles (+4,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,383 miles
    Test number
    115024422454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass25,456 miles (+3,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,456 miles
    Test number
    889314511093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass21,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,705 miles
    Test number
    224605910065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,705 miles (+5,752)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,705 miles
    Test number
    182665010027
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

  21. Pass15,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,953 miles
    Test number
    570139109023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 ZZW

Does LB55 ZZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ZZW is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZZW?
The MOT on LB55 ZZW is valid until 22 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 ZZW done?
LB55 ZZW was recorded at 79,099 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,715 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZZW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZZW 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 ZZW find?
LB55 ZZW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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