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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 VDDMOT history

LS55 VDD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 83,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LS55 VDD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,634 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VDD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VDD was last recorded at 83,634 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,617 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,634 miles
  • 2025 – 80,048 miles
  • 2024 – 74,314 miles
  • 2023 – 67,068 miles
  • 2022 – 61,155 miles
  • 2021 – 55,945 miles
  • 2020 – 53,609 miles
  • 2019 – 49,307 miles
  • 2018 – 45,765 miles
  • 2017 – 41,993 miles
  • 2016 – 39,667 miles
  • 2015 – 36,334 miles
  • 2014 – 32,169 miles
  • 2013 – 27,837 miles
  • 2012 – 23,918 miles
  • 2011 – 20,043 miles
  • 2010 – 16,299 miles
  • 2008 – 12,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,634 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,634 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    612914479371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail83,617 miles (+3,569)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    746539618214
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass80,048 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    477248347004
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,048 miles (+5,734)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    880568641204
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,314 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,314 miles
    Test number
    618979481074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,296 miles (+7,228)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    830565331354
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass67,068 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,068 miles
    Test number
    580279126446
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail67,051 miles (+5,896)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,051 miles
    Test number
    116990194545
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass61,155 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    365915587173
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail61,155 miles (+5,210)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    161851887782
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,945 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    217020563136
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail55,945 miles (+2,336)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    819759596757
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass53,609 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    850349428630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in off side rear

  14. Fail53,582 miles (+4,275)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,582 miles
    Test number
    837355921010
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in off side rear

  15. Pass49,307 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,307 miles
    Test number
    273943308863
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail49,307 miles (+3,542)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,307 miles
    Test number
    629360680734
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass45,765 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,765 miles
    Test number
    521764269752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,651 miles (+3,658)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,651 miles
    Test number
    462637838948
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,993 miles
    Test number
    878746253244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,993 miles (+2,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,993 miles
    Test number
    582120106205
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass39,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    235704895294
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail39,667 miles (+3,333)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    671488824017
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass36,334 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,334 miles
    Test number
    156185345455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,169 miles (+4,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,169 miles
    Test number
    607826444056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass27,837 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,837 miles
    Test number
    117540753409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside front tyre, has 2 nails

  26. Fail27,835 miles (+3,917)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,835 miles
    Test number
    805999843069
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside front tyre, has 2 nails

  27. Pass23,918 miles (+3,875)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,918 miles
    Test number
    718139142080
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre has cracks on the side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  28. Pass20,043 miles (+3,744)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,043 miles
    Test number
    989805211047
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt stalk has casing damaged but function OK

  29. Pass16,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,299 miles
    Test number
    473172100096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail16,229 miles (+3,259)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,229 miles
    Test number
    244042700074
    • FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  31. Fail12,970 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,970 miles
    Test number
    452478248417
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass12,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,970 miles
    Test number
    591208848302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VDD

Does LS55 VDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VDD is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VDD?
The MOT on LS55 VDD is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VDD done?
LS55 VDD was recorded at 83,634 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,103 miles a year.
Has LS55 VDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VDD has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 VDD 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 VDD find?
LS55 VDD passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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