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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 AXJMOT history

LS55 AXJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LS55 AXJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,666 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 AXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 AXJ was last recorded at 81,666 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 22,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,761 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
22,905 miles
Average per year
3,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,666 miles
  • 2025 – 58,761 miles
  • 2024 – 58,143 miles
  • 2023 – 52,087 miles
  • 2021 – 44,396 miles
  • 2020 – 42,670 miles
  • 2019 – 31,663 miles
  • 2018 – 29,111 miles
  • 2017 – 24,811 miles
  • 2015 – 23,172 miles
  • 2014 – 18,220 miles
  • 2013 – 18,190 miles
  • 2011 – 18,066 miles
  • 2010 – 17,547 miles
  • 2009 – 15,050 miles
  • 2008 – 13,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,666 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,666 miles (+22,905)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,666 miles
    Test number
    680010041394
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass58,761 miles (+618)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,761 miles
    Test number
    473661188022
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass58,143 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,143 miles
    Test number
    902149940439
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail58,143 miles (+6,056)2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,143 miles
    Test number
    595978601093
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass52,087 miles (+7,691)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,087 miles
    Test number
    381878017267
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,396 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,396 miles
    Test number
    759799439697
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt stalk casing missing but working correctly
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront led side lights fitted to front
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail44,396 miles (+1,726)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,396 miles
    Test number
    479745538424
    • DangerousNearside mirror is damaged and has sharp edges that could cause injury
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged but unlikely to fall off (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt stalk casing missing but working correctly
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront led side lights fitted to front
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass42,670 miles (+11,007)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    817399423842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,663 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,663 miles
    Test number
    873446406486
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail31,663 miles (+2,552)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,663 miles
    Test number
    547553073872
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass29,111 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,111 miles
    Test number
    528759306090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,811 miles
    Test number
    754636139198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,811 miles (+1,639)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,811 miles
    Test number
    723839935032
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass23,172 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,172 miles
    Test number
    683641613077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail23,172 miles (+4,952)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,172 miles
    Test number
    430437539396
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass18,220 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,220 miles
    Test number
    808895914374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,190 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,190 miles
    Test number
    115118313398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,066 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,066 miles
    Test number
    386572501335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,547 miles (+2,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,547 miles
    Test number
    850603000394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass15,050 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,050 miles
    Test number
    781331219373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,309 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,309 miles
    Test number
    324064208319
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass13,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,309 miles
    Test number
    392134508391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 AXJ

Does LS55 AXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 AXJ is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 AXJ?
The MOT on LS55 AXJ is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 AXJ done?
LS55 AXJ was recorded at 81,666 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,841 miles a year.
Has LS55 AXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 AXJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 AXJ 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 AXJ find?
LS55 AXJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front inner suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s, and 2 more.

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