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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 KWBMOT history

LS55 KWB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

LS55 KWB blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,630 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KWB
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
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KWB was last recorded at 81,630 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 2,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,220 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,410 miles
Average per year
3,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,630 miles
  • 2024 – 77,267 miles
  • 2023 – 75,543 miles
  • 2021 – 73,858 miles
  • 2020 – 72,441 miles
  • 2019 – 70,830 miles
  • 2018 – 69,331 miles
  • 2017 – 67,582 miles
  • 2016 – 62,152 miles
  • 2015 – 55,841 miles
  • 2014 – 50,087 miles
  • 2013 – 44,684 miles
  • 2012 – 39,785 miles
  • 2011 – 32,717 miles
  • 2010 – 28,454 miles
  • 2009 – 21,748 miles
  • 2008 – 17,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,630 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Damaged (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,630 miles (+2,410)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    288014839399
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Damaged (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass79,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    378692416905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,220 miles (+1,953)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    985282913445
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,267 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,267 miles
    Test number
    162286346253
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,267 miles (+1,724)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,267 miles
    Test number
    667319314264
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights give no immage likely due to being fogged over (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf outer cv boot leaking grease but no visible split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and osr (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr outer edge heavily cracked/split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass75,543 miles (+1,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    434696570996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,858 miles (+1,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    449742333012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer wall danged

  8. Pass72,441 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    712109996372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre as slight damage to side wall

  9. Pass70,830 miles (+1,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,830 miles
    Test number
    943772109013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre side wall damage

  10. Pass69,331 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,331 miles
    Test number
    398684943972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,582 miles
    Test number
    740476632977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,582 miles (+5,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,582 miles
    Test number
    572385276511
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass62,152 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,152 miles
    Test number
    333839884542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,841 miles (+5,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    673312821546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge feathered (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked

  15. Pass50,087 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,087 miles
    Test number
    958668924311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,684 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    778481933394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,785 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,785 miles
    Test number
    725251132325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,717 miles (+4,263)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,717 miles
    Test number
    409346621458
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge

  19. Pass28,454 miles (+6,706)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,454 miles
    Test number
    962771730303
    • NoteNearside front brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteOffside front brake discs slightly lipped

  20. Pass21,748 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,748 miles
    Test number
    434736619436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,099 miles
    Test number
    890209928362
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LS55 KWB

Does LS55 KWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 KWB is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KWB?
The MOT on LS55 KWB is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 KWB done?
LS55 KWB was recorded at 81,630 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 3,774 miles a year.
Has LS55 KWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KWB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 KWB 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 KWB find?
LS55 KWB passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly damaged, and 7 more.

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