Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LS55 ABNMOT history
LS55 ABN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 190,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 190,201 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,958 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 ABN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 ABN was last recorded at 190,201 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 190,197 miles · 19 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,958 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,201 miles
- 2025 – 180,541 miles
- 2024 – 170,794 miles
- 2023 – 160,313 miles
- 2022 – 151,498 miles
- 2021 – 141,881 miles
- 2020 – 131,686 miles
- 2019 – 120,628 miles
- 2018 – 109,699 miles
- 2017 – 99,930 miles
- 2016 – 89,839 miles
- 2015 – 82,108 miles
- 2014 – 74,766 miles
- 2013 – 64,319 miles
- 2012 – 59,867 miles
- 2011 – 53,216 miles
- 2010 – 44,148 miles
- 2009 – 36,792 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,201 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,201 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 190,201 miles
- Test number
- 766963273177
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail190,197 miles (+9,656)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,197 miles
- Test number
- 984816659307
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass180,541 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 180,541 miles
- Test number
- 841703425732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail180,539 miles (+9,745)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,539 miles
- Test number
- 326647878977
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,794 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 170,794 miles
- Test number
- 287195920683
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail170,790 miles (+10,477)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,790 miles
- Test number
- 176711064168
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass160,313 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 160,313 miles
- Test number
- 869025994510
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail160,311 miles (+8,813)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,311 miles
- Test number
- 431149585871
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,498 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 151,498 miles
- Test number
- 460295929570
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail151,497 miles (+9,616)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,497 miles
- Test number
- 750607276257
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass141,881 miles (+10,195)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 141,881 miles
- Test number
- 241821966865
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryServo pipe has a split but not leaking
Pass131,686 miles (+11,058)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 131,686 miles
- Test number
- 640776550017
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator repeater lens broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,628 miles (+10,929)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 120,628 miles
- Test number
- 393928380036
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,699 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 109,699 miles
- Test number
- 603292441074
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail109,698 miles (+9,768)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,698 miles
- Test number
- 994110799896
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass99,930 miles (+10,091)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 99,930 miles
- Test number
- 304310386376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass89,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 89,839 miles
- Test number
- 378953038442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,839 miles (+7,731)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,839 miles
- Test number
- 213560904949
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass82,108 miles (+7,342)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 82,108 miles
- Test number
- 195220745005
- NoteOff side rear tyre has cut to side wall
Pass74,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 74,766 miles
- Test number
- 347712054045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,766 miles (+10,447)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,766 miles
- Test number
- 129730154491
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass64,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 64,319 miles
- Test number
- 106493243039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,318 miles (+4,451)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,318 miles
- Test number
- 185083443035
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass59,867 miles (+6,651)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 59,867 miles
- Test number
- 779294242028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,216 miles (+9,068)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 53,216 miles
- Test number
- 838143451012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,148 miles (+7,356)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 44,148 miles
- Test number
- 910629530036
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 36,792 miles
- Test number
- 794236109047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 ABN
- Does LS55 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ABN is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 ABN?
- The MOT on LS55 ABN is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 ABN done?
- LS55 ABN was recorded at 190,201 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 8,958 miles a year.
- Has LS55 ABN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 ABN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS55 ABN 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 LS55 ABN find?
- LS55 ABN passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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