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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 EAWMOT history

LS55 EAW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

LS55 EAW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2023
Mileage
113,109 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EAW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EAW was last recorded at 113,109 miles on 31 Jan 2022, 4,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,516 miles · 16 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
4,593 miles
Average per year
6,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,109 miles
  • 2020 – 108,516 miles
  • 2019 – 105,668 miles
  • 2018 – 101,089 miles
  • 2017 – 97,093 miles
  • 2015 – 89,473 miles
  • 2014 – 80,962 miles
  • 2013 – 68,420 miles
  • 2012 – 57,331 miles
  • 2011 – 49,391 miles
  • 2010 – 40,395 miles
  • 2009 – 34,772 miles
  • 2008 – 27,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,109 miles
    Test number
    730175560846
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,109 miles (+4,593)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,109 miles
    Test number
    166221785499
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,516 miles
    Test number
    648338859703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,516 miles (+2,848)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,516 miles
    Test number
    159696336271
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass105,668 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,668 miles
    Test number
    391180246860
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail105,668 miles (+4,579)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,668 miles
    Test number
    593754511378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,089 miles
    Test number
    819245122147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,089 miles (+3,996)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,089 miles
    Test number
    402095908913
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass97,093 miles (+7,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    123855715786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass89,473 miles (+8,511)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,473 miles
    Test number
    409131529464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,962 miles
    Test number
    699989414339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail80,962 miles (+12,542)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,962 miles
    Test number
    659599914395
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass68,420 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,420 miles
    Test number
    529813033363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall perished

  14. Fail68,420 miles (+11,089)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,420 miles
    Test number
    185112833310
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,331 miles
    Test number
    737707212343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,331 miles (+7,940)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,331 miles
    Test number
    389437112385
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,391 miles (+8,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,391 miles
    Test number
    447321421385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass40,395 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,395 miles
    Test number
    442409810312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,004 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,004 miles
    Test number
    104542130103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,772 miles
    Test number
    850260929373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,769 miles (+7,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,769 miles
    Test number
    443640229417
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

  22. Pass27,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,402 miles
    Test number
    782313028394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,400 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,400 miles
    Test number
    262963728357
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LS55 EAW

Does LS55 EAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 EAW expired on 30 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EAW?
The MOT on LS55 EAW expired on 30 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 EAW done?
LS55 EAW was recorded at 113,109 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 6,492 miles a year.
Has LS55 EAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EAW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 EAW 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 EAW find?
LS55 EAW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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