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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 NFPMOT history

LS55 NFP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

LS55 NFP red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
120,188 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NFP was last recorded at 120,188 miles on 25 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2024: 120,188 miles, lower than 179,858 miles on 25 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,858 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Average per year
5,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,188 miles
  • 2023 – 179,858 miles
  • 2022 – 164,999 miles
  • 2021 – 161,887 miles
  • 2020 – 159,824 miles
  • 2019 – 150,751 miles
  • 2018 – 142,262 miles
  • 2017 – 135,273 miles
  • 2016 – 126,435 miles
  • 2015 – 118,414 miles
  • 2014 – 106,536 miles
  • 2013 – 92,428 miles
  • 2012 – 80,547 miles
  • 2011 – 62,793 miles
  • 2010 – 45,044 miles
  • 2009 – 36,564 miles
  • 2008 – 26,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,188 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySlight corrasion under carriage

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust Back Box Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS+NS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,188 miles (-59,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,188 miles
    Test number
    438314587980
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrasion under carriage

  2. Pass179,858 miles (+14,859)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,858 miles
    Test number
    962054976174
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass164,999 miles (+10)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,999 miles
    Test number
    185258765546
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Back Box Corroded

  4. Fail164,989 miles (+3,102)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,989 miles
    Test number
    478017094167
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Back Box Corroded

  5. Pass161,887 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,887 miles
    Test number
    860523028310
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Postion/Stop lamp casing broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail161,887 miles (+2,063)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,887 miles
    Test number
    361875011961
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Postion/Stop lamp casing broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass159,824 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,824 miles
    Test number
    718662369415
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS+NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail159,823 miles (+9,072)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,823 miles
    Test number
    697026789842
    • MajorCentral Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS+NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass150,751 miles (+8,489)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,751 miles
    Test number
    996570668994
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS+NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass142,262 miles (+6,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,262 miles
    Test number
    556906067143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass135,273 miles (+8,838)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,273 miles
    Test number
    235068071534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,435 miles
    Test number
    500675987467
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail126,435 miles (+8,021)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,435 miles
    Test number
    287842292497
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass118,414 miles (+11,878)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,414 miles
    Test number
    753243692917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,536 miles (+14,108)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,536 miles
    Test number
    527088604310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,428 miles (+11,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    258338403310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail80,547 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,547 miles
    Test number
    216694712369
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,547 miles (+17,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,547 miles
    Test number
    429504712310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,793 miles (+17,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,793 miles
    Test number
    907232621363
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,044 miles
    Test number
    984285890227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,044 miles (+8,480)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,044 miles
    Test number
    180014290274
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Pass36,564 miles (+10,542)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,564 miles
    Test number
    592711509399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass26,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,022 miles
    Test number
    963185718356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 NFP

Does LS55 NFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 NFP expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NFP?
The MOT on LS55 NFP expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 NFP done?
LS55 NFP was recorded at 120,188 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 5,932 miles a year.
Has LS55 NFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NFP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 NFP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 NFP find?
LS55 NFP passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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