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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LS55 NBGMOT history

LS55 NBG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LS55 NBG blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,393 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NBG
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
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NBG was last recorded at 57,393 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,393 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,393 miles
  • 2025 – 55,799 miles
  • 2024 – 54,314 miles
  • 2023 – 51,561 miles
  • 2022 – 49,538 miles
  • 2021 – 47,871 miles
  • 2020 – 46,543 miles
  • 2019 – 44,753 miles
  • 2018 – 42,504 miles
  • 2017 – 40,421 miles
  • 2016 – 37,902 miles
  • 2015 – 35,637 miles
  • 2014 – 33,451 miles
  • 2013 – 30,463 miles
  • 2012 – 27,670 miles
  • 2011 – 23,655 miles
  • 2010 – 19,870 miles
  • 2009 – 15,811 miles
  • 2008 – 11,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,393 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass57,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,393 miles
    Test number
    704120133290
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail57,393 miles (+1,594)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,393 miles
    Test number
    988270143158
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass55,799 miles (+1,485)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,799 miles
    Test number
    920605813374
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass54,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,314 miles
    Test number
    446963767024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,314 miles (+2,753)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,314 miles
    Test number
    309238975965
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass51,561 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,561 miles
    Test number
    108421549495
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail51,556 miles (+2,018)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,556 miles
    Test number
    858715071015
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass49,538 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,538 miles
    Test number
    211062195315
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail49,538 miles (+1,667)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,538 miles
    Test number
    750268804516
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass47,871 miles (+1,328)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,871 miles
    Test number
    448890508367
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass46,543 miles (+1,790)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,543 miles
    Test number
    415736254049
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass44,753 miles (+2,249)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,753 miles
    Test number
    215984122442
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass42,504 miles (+2,083)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,504 miles
    Test number
    439167230034
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass40,421 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,421 miles
    Test number
    583833874678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,902 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,902 miles
    Test number
    164378080780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,637 miles (+2,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,637 miles
    Test number
    422229477270
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass33,451 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,451 miles
    Test number
    807776784268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,463 miles (+2,793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,463 miles
    Test number
    437680183211
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  19. Pass27,670 miles (+4,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,670 miles
    Test number
    797901892248
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass23,655 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,655 miles
    Test number
    566675381278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,870 miles (+4,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,870 miles
    Test number
    134323690245
    • 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)

  22. Pass15,811 miles (+4,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,811 miles
    Test number
    982529699227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass11,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,293 miles
    Test number
    562887998259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 NBG

Does LS55 NBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NBG is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NBG?
The MOT on LS55 NBG is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 NBG done?
LS55 NBG was recorded at 57,393 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,632 miles a year.
Has LS55 NBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NBG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 NBG 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 NBG find?
LS55 NBG passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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