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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LS55 KJVMOT history

LS55 KJV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LS55 KJV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
148,428 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KJV was last recorded at 148,428 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 4,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,751 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,677 miles
Average per year
6,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,428 miles
  • 2025 – 143,751 miles
  • 2024 – 137,075 miles
  • 2023 – 131,317 miles
  • 2022 – 123,445 miles
  • 2021 – 117,490 miles
  • 2020 – 110,599 miles
  • 2019 – 102,609 miles
  • 2018 – 97,466 miles
  • 2017 – 93,377 miles
  • 2016 – 90,585 miles
  • 2015 – 83,070 miles
  • 2014 – 71,507 miles
  • 2013 – 60,875 miles
  • 2012 – 50,844 miles
  • 2011 – 45,781 miles
  • 2010 – 40,957 miles
  • 2009 – 37,685 miles
  • 2008 – 35,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,428 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front fog lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,428 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    148,428 miles
    Test number
    873777703935
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail148,428 miles (+4,677)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,428 miles
    Test number
    143106969070
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass143,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,751 miles
    Test number
    220160888434
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,751 miles (+6,676)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,751 miles
    Test number
    954253477473
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,075 miles (+23)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,075 miles
    Test number
    257737032420
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SIDE MIRROR CASING MISSING/BROKEN
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail137,052 miles (+5,735)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,052 miles
    Test number
    339803612795
    • MajorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SIDE MIRROR CASING MISSING/BROKEN
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,317 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,317 miles
    Test number
    162296850494
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail131,317 miles (+7,872)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,317 miles
    Test number
    834382938725
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass123,445 miles (+5,955)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,445 miles
    Test number
    924904214490
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  10. Pass117,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,490 miles
    Test number
    820999429697
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail117,490 miles (+6,891)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,490 miles
    Test number
    276567200368
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass110,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    368767835199
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail110,599 miles (+7,990)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    251485719594
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass102,609 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,609 miles
    Test number
    859833035475
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate damaged - still visible
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryAir box covering engine components
    • AdvisoryEpc light on dash
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak - gearbox area

  15. Fail102,609 miles (+5,143)1 dangerous2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,609 miles
    Test number
    242661418549
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate damaged - still visible
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryAir box covering engine components
    • AdvisoryEpc light on dash
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak - gearbox area

  16. Pass97,466 miles (+4,089)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    233435047865
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak - gearbox area

  17. Pass93,377 miles (+2,792)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,377 miles
    Test number
    832573180085
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass90,585 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    381325118165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/R14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate cracked slightly but still visible
    • AdvisoryRear seat folded time of test

  19. Fail90,585 miles (+7,515)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    910530460550
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/R14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate cracked slightly but still visible
    • AdvisoryRear seat folded time of test

  20. Pass83,070 miles (+11,563)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,070 miles
    Test number
    667748295167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,507 miles (+10,632)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,507 miles
    Test number
    309241494116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,875 miles (+10,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,875 miles
    Test number
    585920593147
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass50,844 miles (+5,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    568222572166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass45,781 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    808363691190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,957 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,957 miles
    Test number
    101358780173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,685 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,685 miles
    Test number
    561678399196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    913993738338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 KJV

Does LS55 KJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 KJV is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KJV?
The MOT on LS55 KJV is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 KJV done?
LS55 KJV was recorded at 148,428 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,374 miles a year.
Has LS55 KJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KJV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 KJV 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 KJV find?
LS55 KJV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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