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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LL55 BWHMOT history

LL55 BWH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

LL55 BWH red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
115,093 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BWH was last recorded at 115,093 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 2,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,316 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,777 miles
Average per year
7,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,093 miles
  • 2024 – 112,316 miles
  • 2022 – 100,052 miles
  • 2021 – 92,086 miles
  • 2020 – 81,274 miles
  • 2019 – 60,078 miles
  • 2018 – 49,321 miles
  • 2016 – 42,400 miles
  • 2015 – 27,942 miles
  • 2014 – 20,294 miles
  • 2013 – 17,784 miles
  • 2012 – 14,974 miles
  • 2011 – 12,354 miles
  • 2010 – 9,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,093 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Travel on parking brake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,093 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,093 miles
    Test number
    589844855084
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,093 miles (+2,777)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,093 miles
    Test number
    683252248642
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,316 miles (+35)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,316 miles
    Test number
    345309961622
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  4. Fail112,281 miles (+12,229)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,281 miles
    Test number
    640073735322
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever

  5. Pass100,052 miles (+7,966)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    609894758460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,086 miles (+10,812)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,086 miles
    Test number
    779792550784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,274 miles (+21,196)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,274 miles
    Test number
    997403039903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,078 miles (+10,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    650810827834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass49,321 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,321 miles
    Test number
    367862697442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,845 miles
    Test number
    331653727188
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi unit leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  11. Fail48,840 miles (+6,440)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    350845411128
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi unit leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad warning wire just touching disc
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  12. Pass42,400 miles (+14,458)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,400 miles
    Test number
    100695423675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing

  13. Pass27,942 miles (+7,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,942 miles
    Test number
    898039832903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass20,294 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,294 miles
    Test number
    707553364222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,784 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    17,784 miles
    Test number
    435760243286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,974 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    14,974 miles
    Test number
    489372642276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,354 miles
    Test number
    116122141221
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail12,352 miles (+3,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,352 miles
    Test number
    906802341221
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass9,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    9,328 miles
    Test number
    331840310414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL55 BWH

Does LL55 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL55 BWH expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BWH?
The MOT on LL55 BWH expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL55 BWH done?
LL55 BWH was recorded at 115,093 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 7,237 miles a year.
Has LL55 BWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BWH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL55 BWH 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 LL55 BWH find?
LL55 BWH passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; lower power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; offside front coil spring corroded.

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