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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LS55 KZMMOT history

LS55 KZM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LS55 KZM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
135,407 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 KZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 KZM was last recorded at 135,407 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 4,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,172 miles · 14 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,235 miles
Average per year
7,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,407 miles
  • 2024 – 131,172 miles
  • 2023 – 128,812 miles
  • 2022 – 122,704 miles
  • 2021 – 115,308 miles
  • 2020 – 113,558 miles
  • 2019 – 109,761 miles
  • 2018 – 103,167 miles
  • 2017 – 97,782 miles
  • 2016 – 91,315 miles
  • 2015 – 82,930 miles
  • 2014 – 68,474 miles
  • 2013 – 56,579 miles
  • 2012 – 44,977 miles
  • 2011 – 35,768 miles
  • 2010 – 31,609 miles
  • 2009 – 26,219 miles
  • 2008 – 17,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,407 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front shocks misting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,407 miles
    Test number
    736706838268
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail135,407 miles (+4,235)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,407 miles
    Test number
    270583308903
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass131,172 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,172 miles
    Test number
    370966067846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail131,120 miles (+2,308)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,120 miles
    Test number
    736590626897
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,812 miles (+6,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,812 miles
    Test number
    413897729934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,704 miles
    Test number
    992072980802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail122,704 miles (+20)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,704 miles
    Test number
    337206862308
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail122,684 miles (+7,376)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,684 miles
    Test number
    846901506346
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass115,308 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,308 miles
    Test number
    493259168689
    • AdvisoryFront shocks misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail115,307 miles (+1,749)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,307 miles
    Test number
    394910381202
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shocks misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass113,558 miles (+3,797)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,558 miles
    Test number
    364321388037
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque, beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque, beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil, possibly rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,761 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,761 miles
    Test number
    422895493857
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail109,760 miles (+6,593)3 major1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,760 miles
    Test number
    787224235967
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass103,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,167 miles
    Test number
    347731974344
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail103,167 miles (+5,385)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,167 miles
    Test number
    617474334540
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass97,782 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    894899062692
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail97,729 miles (+6,414)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,729 miles
    Test number
    674065460398
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass91,315 miles (+8,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    172310933760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass82,930 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    222718918754
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail82,867 miles (+14,393)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,867 miles
    Test number
    701261111765
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,474 miles (+11,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,474 miles
    Test number
    849026724341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,579 miles (+11,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,579 miles
    Test number
    495824123316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass44,977 miles (+9,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,977 miles
    Test number
    566627022361
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished on outer side walls

  24. Pass35,768 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    416559721426
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wall has crackage
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall has crackage

  25. Fail35,768 miles (+4,159)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    489629921480
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wall has crackage
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall has crackage

  26. Pass31,609 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,609 miles
    Test number
    693755730300
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

  27. Fail31,609 miles (+5,390)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,609 miles
    Test number
    944815630389
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

  28. Pass26,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,219 miles
    Test number
    281934629316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail26,219 miles (+8,888)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,219 miles
    Test number
    304034929310
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass17,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,331 miles
    Test number
    350172228392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail17,331 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,331 miles
    Test number
    902102928331
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LS55 KZM

Does LS55 KZM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 KZM expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 KZM?
The MOT on LS55 KZM expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 KZM done?
LS55 KZM was recorded at 135,407 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 7,023 miles a year.
Has LS55 KZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 KZM has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 KZM 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 KZM find?
LS55 KZM passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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