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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LE55 HYYMOT history

LE55 HYY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LE55 HYY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,490 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE55 HYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE55 HYY was last recorded at 108,490 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,181 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,309 miles
Average per year
5,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,490 miles
  • 2025 – 105,181 miles
  • 2024 – 97,254 miles
  • 2023 – 89,476 miles
  • 2022 – 84,292 miles
  • 2021 – 79,600 miles
  • 2020 – 73,118 miles
  • 2019 – 67,614 miles
  • 2018 – 60,000 miles
  • 2017 – 53,541 miles
  • 2016 – 48,323 miles
  • 2015 – 43,428 miles
  • 2014 – 38,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,490 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,490 miles (+3,309)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,490 miles
    Test number
    798353286742
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass105,181 miles (+199)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    654024700813
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail104,982 miles (+7,728)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,982 miles
    Test number
    347441237940
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass97,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    940421100483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,254 miles (+7,778)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    330009780417
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  6. Pass89,476 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,476 miles
    Test number
    916915672688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,475 miles (+5,183)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,475 miles
    Test number
    207063730350
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

  8. Pass84,292 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,292 miles
    Test number
    535591939308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,272 miles (+4,672)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,272 miles
    Test number
    637575997770
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear filler in sill

  10. Pass79,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,600 miles
    Test number
    958067075205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,600 miles (+6,482)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,600 miles
    Test number
    231613740081
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass73,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    297903526649
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

  13. Fail73,118 miles (+5,504)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    838257645578
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

  14. Pass67,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,614 miles
    Test number
    617444846428
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail67,614 miles (+7,614)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,614 miles
    Test number
    350524376553
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass60,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,000 miles
    Test number
    473985710848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Fail60,000 miles (+6,459)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,000 miles
    Test number
    539469993995
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  18. Pass53,541 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,541 miles
    Test number
    557354885682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,323 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,323 miles
    Test number
    417932525361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,428 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,428 miles
    Test number
    230939001782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,100 miles
    Test number
    266949054250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE55 HYY

Does LE55 HYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE55 HYY is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE55 HYY?
The MOT on LE55 HYY is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE55 HYY done?
LE55 HYY was recorded at 108,490 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,844 miles a year.
Has LE55 HYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE55 HYY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LE55 HYY 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 LE55 HYY find?
LE55 HYY passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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