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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LS55 NLLMOT history

LS55 NLL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

LS55 NLL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
100,038 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NLL was last recorded at 100,038 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,033 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,038 miles
  • 2023 – 100,033 miles
  • 2022 – 93,838 miles
  • 2021 – 87,795 miles
  • 2020 – 76,036 miles
  • 2019 – 70,156 miles
  • 2018 – 64,061 miles
  • 2017 – 60,656 miles
  • 2015 – 50,635 miles
  • 2014 – 45,013 miles
  • 2013 – 40,542 miles
  • 2012 – 33,230 miles
  • 2011 – 27,729 miles
  • 2010 – 23,482 miles
  • 2009 – 17,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,038 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Emission Just Met The Limits.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Box Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,038 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    261002508125
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail100,033 miles (+6,195)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,033 miles
    Test number
    801978692525
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front head light lens slightly faded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass93,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    807646559022
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

  4. Fail93,838 miles (+6,043)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    716459459271
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

  5. Pass87,795 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,795 miles
    Test number
    735646376351
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.
    • AdvisoryEmission Just Met The Limits.
    • AdvisoryExhaust Box Corroded.
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Travelling.

  6. Fail87,795 miles (+7,541)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,795 miles
    Test number
    595564104737
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working Damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Fluid Looks Like Contaminated.
    • AdvisoryEmission Just Met The Limits.
    • AdvisoryExhaust Box Corroded.
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Travelling.

  7. Pass80,254 miles (+4,218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,254 miles
    Test number
    203817554988
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/r of vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pad warning wire broken. (chassis side and pad side)

  8. Pass76,036 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    202855314761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,156 miles (+6,095)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,156 miles
    Test number
    484217546117
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass64,061 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    194542066461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,695 miles (+3,039)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    563998680305
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing and wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished.

  12. Pass60,656 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,656 miles
    Test number
    972168531998
    • AdvisoryEML iluminated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Fail60,654 miles (+10,019)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,654 miles
    Test number
    873442254038
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML iluminated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass50,635 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,635 miles
    Test number
    433489711875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,013 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    189362124451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearining inner edges

  16. Fail45,005 miles (+4,463)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,005 miles
    Test number
    855002624084
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearining inner edges

  17. Pass40,542 miles (+7,312)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,542 miles
    Test number
    265251633001
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass33,230 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,230 miles
    Test number
    929148622047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,729 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    898138221064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,482 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,482 miles
    Test number
    234752320097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,481 miles
    Test number
    890303029015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 NLL

Does LS55 NLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 NLL expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NLL?
The MOT on LS55 NLL expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 NLL done?
LS55 NLL was recorded at 100,038 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 5,512 miles a year.
Has LS55 NLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NLL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 NLL 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 NLL find?
LS55 NLL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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