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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 NFUMOT history

LS55 NFU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

LS55 NFU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
90,599 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NFU was last recorded at 90,599 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,599 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,599 miles
  • 2023 – 78,480 miles
  • 2022 – 55,208 miles
  • 2021 – 52,565 miles
  • 2019 – 48,339 miles
  • 2018 – 46,017 miles
  • 2017 – 41,297 miles
  • 2016 – 38,947 miles
  • 2015 – 34,729 miles
  • 2013 – 30,109 miles
  • 2012 – 25,477 miles
  • 2011 – 21,892 miles
  • 2010 – 18,040 miles
  • 2008 – 10,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,599 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides, top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,599 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    900241597265
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides, top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail90,599 miles (+12,119)1 dangerous4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    288889632756
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorShock absorbers has negligible damping effect NSF, NSR, OSR (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides, top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass78,480 miles (+10,332)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    871169126953
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass68,148 miles (+12,940)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    984892317726
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass55,208 miles (+2,643)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,208 miles
    Test number
    367311851036
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass52,565 miles (+4,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,565 miles
    Test number
    551062919835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass48,339 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,339 miles
    Test number
    390813852829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,017 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    212349104802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail46,013 miles (+4,716)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,013 miles
    Test number
    245068939471
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall perished cords exposed 185/60R14 budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall perished cords exposed 185/60R14 budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass41,297 miles (+2,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,297 miles
    Test number
    817559241912
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  11. Pass38,947 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,947 miles
    Test number
    354268138008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,729 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,729 miles
    Test number
    836635185100
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Fail34,729 miles (+4,620)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,729 miles
    Test number
    288553885156
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass30,109 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,109 miles
    Test number
    787003533369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,477 miles (+3,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,477 miles
    Test number
    995095152399
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail21,892 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,892 miles
    Test number
    355498621362
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass21,892 miles (+3,852)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,892 miles
    Test number
    436508821339
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass18,040 miles (+4,265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,040 miles
    Test number
    583113460344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass13,775 miles (+3,381)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,775 miles
    Test number
    874954000029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass10,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,394 miles
    Test number
    560487338314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 NFU

Does LS55 NFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 NFU expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NFU?
The MOT on LS55 NFU expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 NFU done?
LS55 NFU was recorded at 90,599 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has LS55 NFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NFU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 NFU 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 NFU find?
LS55 NFU passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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