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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LC55 LBUMOT history

LC55 LBU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

LC55 LBU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2025
Mileage
53,682 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LBU was last recorded at 53,682 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,599 miles · 29 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
2,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,682 miles
  • 2023 – 53,599 miles
  • 2022 – 53,479 miles
  • 2021 – 53,372 miles
  • 2020 – 53,025 miles
  • 2019 – 52,068 miles
  • 2018 – 51,704 miles
  • 2017 – 51,365 miles
  • 2016 – 49,665 miles
  • 2015 – 46,852 miles
  • 2014 – 44,112 miles
  • 2013 – 41,999 miles
  • 2012 – 39,243 miles
  • 2011 – 37,102 miles
  • 2010 – 30,170 miles
  • 2009 – 24,639 miles
  • 2008 – 17,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,682 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Revers light not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,682 miles (+83)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,682 miles
    Test number
    125372002972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Revers light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass53,599 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,599 miles
    Test number
    506505408425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,479 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,479 miles
    Test number
    990452853430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass53,372 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    736657844826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    729172480709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,025 miles (+957)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    631003662726
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  7. Pass52,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    911250504847
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail52,068 miles (+364)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    400681969368
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass51,704 miles (+339)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    198996945947
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass51,365 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,365 miles
    Test number
    129556927817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,665 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,665 miles
    Test number
    871580724097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,852 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,852 miles
    Test number
    277036133071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,112 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,112 miles
    Test number
    899943154297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,999 miles (+2,756)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,999 miles
    Test number
    378905553234
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass39,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    899925052207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,243 miles (+2,141)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    997674052205
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass37,102 miles (+6,932)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,102 miles
    Test number
    289835861280
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly
    • NoteO/s/f tyre pressure appears low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres wearing inner edge
  18. Pass30,170 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    350789430445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,639 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,639 miles
    Test number
    883214749279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,801 miles
    Test number
    640540168208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 LBU

Does LC55 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LBU expired on 28 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LBU?
The MOT on LC55 LBU expired on 28 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LBU done?
LC55 LBU was recorded at 53,682 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
Has LC55 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LBU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LC55 LBU 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 LC55 LBU find?
LC55 LBU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear revers light not working; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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