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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS55 NLUMOT history

LS55 NLU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 28,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LS55 NLU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
28,402 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NLU was last recorded at 28,402 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,801 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
601 miles
Average per year
1,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,402 miles
  • 2024 – 27,801 miles
  • 2023 – 27,082 miles
  • 2022 – 26,625 miles
  • 2021 – 26,121 miles
  • 2020 – 25,887 miles
  • 2019 – 25,575 miles
  • 2018 – 24,972 miles
  • 2017 – 24,379 miles
  • 2016 – 23,716 miles
  • 2015 – 23,124 miles
  • 2014 – 21,705 miles
  • 2013 – 19,238 miles
  • 2012 – 17,654 miles
  • 2011 – 16,277 miles
  • 2010 – 14,340 miles
  • 2009 – 12,522 miles
  • 2008 – 10,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,402 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,402 miles (+601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    28,402 miles
    Test number
    376823300024
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass27,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    27,801 miles
    Test number
    826713537312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail27,801 miles (+719)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,801 miles
    Test number
    978063415346
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass27,082 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    27,082 miles
    Test number
    262497182838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    741824665094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail26,625 miles (+504)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    955936482753
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass26,121 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    669377681627
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail26,121 miles (+234)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    494234946043
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass25,887 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,887 miles
    Test number
    446990939726
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass25,575 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,575 miles
    Test number
    332973429459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,972 miles (+593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,972 miles
    Test number
    104273659902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass24,379 miles (+663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,379 miles
    Test number
    246760638219
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are starting to perish

  13. Pass23,716 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,716 miles
    Test number
    666456948992
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished but not exposing ply or cords
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn

  14. Fail23,716 miles (+592)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,716 miles
    Test number
    268151920640
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished but not exposing ply or cords
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn

  15. Pass23,124 miles (+1,419)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    715695532881
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly perished but not exposing ply or cords
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

  16. Pass21,705 miles (+2,467)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,705 miles
    Test number
    645595414315
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to perish but not exposing ply or cords
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass19,238 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,238 miles
    Test number
    749143323358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,654 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,654 miles
    Test number
    126990822333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,277 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    16,277 miles
    Test number
    947532911322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,340 miles (+1,818)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,340 miles
    Test number
    482775800490
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteHandbrake lever reserve travel close to limit

  21. Pass12,522 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,522 miles
    Test number
    623224119305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,276 miles
    Test number
    120240138333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 NLU

Does LS55 NLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NLU is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NLU?
The MOT on LS55 NLU is valid until 29 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 NLU done?
LS55 NLU was recorded at 28,402 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,068 miles a year.
Has LS55 NLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NLU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 NLU 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 NLU find?
LS55 NLU passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres.

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