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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 EXCMOT history

LS55 EXC is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LS55 EXC red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,719 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EXC was last recorded at 145,719 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 6,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,606 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,113 miles
Average per year
7,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,719 miles
  • 2025 – 139,606 miles
  • 2024 – 130,344 miles
  • 2023 – 123,256 miles
  • 2022 – 117,772 miles
  • 2021 – 110,452 miles
  • 2020 – 106,246 miles
  • 2019 – 101,687 miles
  • 2018 – 95,655 miles
  • 2017 – 89,596 miles
  • 2016 – 83,635 miles
  • 2015 – 70,271 miles
  • 2014 – 61,244 miles
  • 2013 – 54,959 miles
  • 2012 – 47,237 miles
  • 2011 – 41,293 miles
  • 2010 – 32,627 miles
  • 2009 – 28,157 miles
  • 2008 – 18,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,719 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,719 miles
    Test number
    102175411587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,714 miles (+6,108)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,714 miles
    Test number
    820753057982
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,606 miles (+9,262)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,606 miles
    Test number
    491210165104
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass130,344 miles (+7,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,344 miles
    Test number
    109766103032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,256 miles (+5,484)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,256 miles
    Test number
    415811487193
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass117,772 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    928005876009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,771 miles (+994)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    467269108252
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass116,777 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,777 miles
    Test number
    361374220233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,774 miles (+6,322)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,774 miles
    Test number
    551599783196
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass110,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    436189372470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,452 miles (+4,206)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    447186938406
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass106,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    106,246 miles
    Test number
    226017534215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Fail106,246 miles (+4,559)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,246 miles
    Test number
    690477889697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass101,687 miles (+6,032)5 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2020
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    267622962352
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass95,655 miles (+6,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,655 miles
    Test number
    820273598428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,596 miles
    Test number
    641613783993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,596 miles (+5,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,596 miles
    Test number
    388015167599
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass83,635 miles (+13,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,635 miles
    Test number
    862660749330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass70,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,271 miles
    Test number
    425400825172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail70,270 miles (+9,026)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    579540225159
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass61,244 miles (+6,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,244 miles
    Test number
    758961124124
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass54,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,959 miles
    Test number
    948604923153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,959 miles (+7,722)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,959 miles
    Test number
    278634823100
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail47,237 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    627451322118
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,237 miles (+5,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    838241322151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass41,293 miles (+8,666)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,293 miles
    Test number
    515868811144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,627 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,627 miles
    Test number
    512409110159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,157 miles (+9,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,157 miles
    Test number
    242216819342
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass18,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,697 miles
    Test number
    973326738310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EXC

Does LS55 EXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 EXC is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EXC?
The MOT on LS55 EXC is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 EXC done?
LS55 EXC was recorded at 145,719 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,224 miles a year.
Has LS55 EXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EXC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 EXC 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 EXC find?
LS55 EXC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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