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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 EXBMOT history

LS55 EXB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

LS55 EXB blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
110,694 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EXB
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
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EXB was last recorded at 110,694 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,693 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,694 miles
  • 2021 – 105,982 miles
  • 2020 – 98,854 miles
  • 2019 – 88,800 miles
  • 2018 – 83,109 miles
  • 2017 – 80,147 miles
  • 2016 – 77,123 miles
  • 2015 – 74,424 miles
  • 2014 – 71,874 miles
  • 2013 – 69,939 miles
  • 2012 – 63,077 miles
  • 2011 – 53,920 miles
  • 2010 – 43,270 miles
  • 2009 – 33,722 miles
  • 2008 – 24,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,694 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,694 miles (+1)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,694 miles
    Test number
    413365230445
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,693 miles (+4,711)9 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,693 miles
    Test number
    880609905375
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,982 miles
    Test number
    449889494263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail105,982 miles (+7,128)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,982 miles
    Test number
    618546533191
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass98,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,854 miles
    Test number
    369173553022
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,844 miles (+10,044)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,844 miles
    Test number
    860227639076
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,800 miles (+5,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,800 miles
    Test number
    810448744514
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust 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))

  8. Pass83,109 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,109 miles
    Test number
    437992027469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    374118321831
    • Advisory(strong advice) rear exhaust box badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe flexi deterorated+slightly damage

  10. Fail80,147 miles (+3,024)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    507847772731
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating stop lamp very dim (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Advisory(strong advice) rear exhaust box badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe flexi deterorated+slightly damage

  11. Pass77,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,123 miles
    Test number
    714977065732
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps lens dull
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded+front exhaust flexi has a slight damage
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  12. Fail77,123 miles (+2,699)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,123 miles
    Test number
    381697406738
    • DangerousBoth rear lamps lens condensed+water trapped inside
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps lens dull
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded+front exhaust flexi has a slight damage
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  13. Pass74,424 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    488013234531
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted rear seat belt not fully tested
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi shield deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront windscree has a stonechip
    • AdvisoryOffside rear fog lamp lens condensed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Fail74,424 miles (+2,550)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    489588572615
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted rear seat belt not fully tested
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi shield deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront windscree has a stonechip
    • AdvisoryOffside rear fog lamp lens condensed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass71,874 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,874 miles
    Test number
    289377134336
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust down pipe flexi dereriorated
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working
    • NoteOffside rear fog lamp condensed
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  16. Fail71,874 miles (+1,935)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,874 miles
    Test number
    639497834328
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust down pipe flexi dereriorated
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working
    • NoteOffside rear fog lamp condensed
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  17. Fail69,939 miles1 repaired1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,939 miles
    Test number
    477861843387
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
    • NoteCoolant leak by radiator
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteNearside front fog light not working
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat
    • NoteRear box outer skin corroded

  18. Pass69,939 miles (+6,862)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,939 miles
    Test number
    488761943336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
    • NoteCoolant leak by radiator
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteNearside front fog light not working
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat
    • NoteRear box outer skin corroded

  19. Pass63,077 miles (+9,157)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,077 miles
    Test number
    346636132392
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear (silencer box) slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass53,920 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    466853241391
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail53,920 miles (+10,650)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    759033941373
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass43,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    193381240342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,270 miles (+9,548)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    980188130361
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  24. Pass33,722 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    261955349383
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail33,722 miles (+9,326)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    211165849348
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass24,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,396 miles
    Test number
    521257648301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EXB

Does LS55 EXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 EXB expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EXB?
The MOT on LS55 EXB expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 EXB done?
LS55 EXB was recorded at 110,694 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 6,069 miles a year.
Has LS55 EXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EXB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 EXB 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 EXB find?
LS55 EXB passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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