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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LS55 NDDMOT history

LS55 NDD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LS55 NDD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,397 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NDD
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
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NDD was last recorded at 80,397 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,566 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,831 miles
Average per year
3,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,397 miles
  • 2024 – 76,566 miles
  • 2023 – 72,288 miles
  • 2022 – 69,074 miles
  • 2021 – 66,435 miles
  • 2020 – 62,280 miles
  • 2019 – 59,345 miles
  • 2018 – 56,477 miles
  • 2017 – 53,840 miles
  • 2016 – 51,366 miles
  • 2015 – 47,806 miles
  • 2014 – 43,287 miles
  • 2013 – 39,007 miles
  • 2012 – 36,778 miles
  • 2011 – 34,341 miles
  • 2010 – 32,457 miles
  • 2009 – 29,693 miles
  • 2008 – 25,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,397 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,397 miles (+3,831)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    536384799875
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,566 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    440598502014
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail76,563 miles (+4,275)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,563 miles
    Test number
    318122433250
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,288 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    665018195520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail72,286 miles (+3,212)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,286 miles
    Test number
    511019527605
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,074 miles (+2,639)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,074 miles
    Test number
    412155019349
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  7. Pass66,435 miles (+4,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,435 miles
    Test number
    864901050205
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass62,280 miles (+2,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    485601842981
    • AdvisoryBoth the front flexible brake hoses are becoming perished

  9. Pass59,345 miles (+2,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,345 miles
    Test number
    997522064682
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass56,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,477 miles
    Test number
    286454390977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail56,477 miles (+2,637)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,477 miles
    Test number
    495655438205
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass53,840 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,840 miles
    Test number
    657901167240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,366 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    194643696884
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Fail51,364 miles (+3,558)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    216364364773
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass47,806 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,806 miles
    Test number
    986150798443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,287 miles (+4,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,287 miles
    Test number
    977438114330
    • NoteO/s/r tyre thread getting low

  17. Fail39,007 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,007 miles
    Test number
    155222043295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass39,007 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,007 miles
    Test number
    306122843498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,778 miles (+2,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,778 miles
    Test number
    737154842247
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbone rear bushs starting to crack

  20. Pass34,341 miles (+1,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    478991231264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass32,457 miles (+2,764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,457 miles
    Test number
    703378330206
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

  22. Fail29,693 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,693 miles
    Test number
    190786539271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass29,693 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,693 miles
    Test number
    934686039226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,670 miles
    Test number
    774985048242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 NDD

Does LS55 NDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NDD is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NDD?
The MOT on LS55 NDD is valid until 22 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 NDD done?
LS55 NDD was recorded at 80,397 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,187 miles a year.
Has LS55 NDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NDD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 NDD 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 NDD find?
LS55 NDD passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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