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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 DXZMOT history

LS55 DXZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LS55 DXZ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,186 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 DXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 DXZ was last recorded at 144,186 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,180 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,186 miles
  • 2025 – 140,699 miles
  • 2023 – 126,203 miles
  • 2022 – 116,508 miles
  • 2021 – 107,688 miles
  • 2020 – 96,455 miles
  • 2019 – 86,954 miles
  • 2018 – 81,930 miles
  • 2017 – 77,937 miles
  • 2016 – 73,706 miles
  • 2015 – 65,197 miles
  • 2014 – 60,617 miles
  • 2013 – 55,206 miles
  • 2012 – 49,445 miles
  • 2011 – 38,565 miles
  • 2010 – 29,036 miles
  • 2009 – 21,453 miles
  • 2008 – 11,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,186 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroding (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp sleeve corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,186 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,186 miles
    Test number
    441018874133
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp sleeve corroded

  2. Fail144,180 miles (+3,481)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,180 miles
    Test number
    507975905715
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp sleeve corroded

  3. Pass140,699 miles (+14,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,699 miles
    Test number
    735969126925
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment

  4. Pass126,203 miles (+9,695)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,203 miles
    Test number
    505213967316
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,508 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,508 miles
    Test number
    251912798310
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail116,508 miles (+8,820)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,508 miles
    Test number
    123500668595
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testService brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,688 miles (+11,233)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,688 miles
    Test number
    630497005497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,455 miles (+9,501)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    595638774004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,954 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,954 miles
    Test number
    994057472726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,930 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,930 miles
    Test number
    707555615144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,848 miles (+3,911)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    161457584838
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass77,937 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,937 miles
    Test number
    337449275385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,925 miles (+4,219)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,925 miles
    Test number
    333479058150
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass73,706 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,706 miles
    Test number
    153871309968
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Fail73,628 miles (+8,431)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,628 miles
    Test number
    985763568900
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Pass65,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    334805251410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,197 miles (+4,580)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    931295083301
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass60,617 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,617 miles
    Test number
    788504454395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,206 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,206 miles
    Test number
    548924953339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,445 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,445 miles
    Test number
    395539752374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,383 miles (+10,818)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    755685052395
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass38,565 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,565 miles
    Test number
    476356551422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteDrivers seat height adjustment defective

  23. Fail38,565 miles (+9,529)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,565 miles
    Test number
    458985951400
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteDrivers seat height adjustment defective

  24. Pass29,036 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,036 miles
    Test number
    401121820351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,453 miles (+9,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,453 miles
    Test number
    420947529365
    • NoteNS HEADLIGHT ELECTRIC AIM AJUSTER IN LAMP SOUNDS TO BE RUNNING ALL THE TIME WHEN HEADLIGHT IS ON

  26. Pass11,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,976 miles
    Test number
    231389638366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 DXZ

Does LS55 DXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 DXZ is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 DXZ?
The MOT on LS55 DXZ is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 DXZ done?
LS55 DXZ was recorded at 144,186 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
Has LS55 DXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 DXZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 DXZ 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 DXZ find?
LS55 DXZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroding; centre exhaust clamp sleeve corroded.

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