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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 EXUMOT history

LS55 EXU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 43,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LS55 EXU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
43,060 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EXU
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
8 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EXU was last recorded at 43,060 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,562 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
498 miles
Average per year
1,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,060 miles
  • 2024 – 42,562 miles
  • 2023 – 41,891 miles
  • 2022 – 41,252 miles
  • 2021 – 40,436 miles
  • 2020 – 39,272 miles
  • 2019 – 38,111 miles
  • 2018 – 36,190 miles
  • 2017 – 35,387 miles
  • 2016 – 34,527 miles
  • 2015 – 33,735 miles
  • 2014 – 32,970 miles
  • 2013 – 32,136 miles
  • 2012 – 30,572 miles
  • 2011 – 28,820 miles
  • 2010 – 27,425 miles
  • 2009 – 25,775 miles
  • 2008 – 23,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,060 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    326137683533
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail43,060 miles (+498)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    238797836533
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,562 miles
    Test number
    810207164155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail42,562 miles (+671)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,562 miles
    Test number
    500252374530
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,891 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    41,891 miles
    Test number
    993891379028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,252 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,252 miles
    Test number
    224096942545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,436 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    896441502917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,272 miles
    Test number
    138194075976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,272 miles (+1,161)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,272 miles
    Test number
    149299138349
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass38,111 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,111 miles
    Test number
    672696423014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,190 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,190 miles
    Test number
    293073840084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,387 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,387 miles
    Test number
    787683255117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,527 miles (+792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,527 miles
    Test number
    946697166549
    • 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)

  14. Pass33,735 miles (+765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,735 miles
    Test number
    302344454027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components

  15. Pass32,970 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,970 miles
    Test number
    618907504374
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail32,970 miles (+834)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,970 miles
    Test number
    966697204357
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail32,136 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,136 miles
    Test number
    486227593217
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass32,136 miles (+1,564)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,136 miles
    Test number
    987047893290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass30,572 miles (+1,752)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,572 miles
    Test number
    706566802361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass28,820 miles (+1,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,820 miles
    Test number
    856926701358
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass27,425 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,425 miles
    Test number
    412118490213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,775 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    381589599458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,539 miles
    Test number
    320614988205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EXU

Does LS55 EXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 EXU is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EXU?
The MOT on LS55 EXU is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 EXU done?
LS55 EXU was recorded at 43,060 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 1,145 miles a year.
Has LS55 EXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EXU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 EXU 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 EXU find?
LS55 EXU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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