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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 VDPMOT history

LS55 VDP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 96,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LS55 VDP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,918 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VDP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VDP was last recorded at 96,918 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,910 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,918 miles
  • 2025 – 95,685 miles
  • 2024 – 94,710 miles
  • 2023 – 93,027 miles
  • 2022 – 89,295 miles
  • 2021 – 86,328 miles
  • 2020 – 80,560 miles
  • 2019 – 73,915 miles
  • 2018 – 71,668 miles
  • 2017 – 69,373 miles
  • 2016 – 67,670 miles
  • 2015 – 65,169 miles
  • 2014 – 60,170 miles
  • 2013 – 56,157 miles
  • 2012 – 48,731 miles
  • 2011 – 41,122 miles
  • 2009 – 36,740 miles
  • 2008 – 27,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,918 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,918 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,918 miles
    Test number
    708678682806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,910 miles (+1,225)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    109875316882
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,685 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,685 miles
    Test number
    818661813680
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail95,681 miles (+971)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,681 miles
    Test number
    612375471370
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,710 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,710 miles
    Test number
    240927582492
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,706 miles (+1,679)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,706 miles
    Test number
    555176712625
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,027 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,027 miles
    Test number
    589376547965
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail93,027 miles (+3,732)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,027 miles
    Test number
    572532649360
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass89,295 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    216781324332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,287 miles (+2,959)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,287 miles
    Test number
    291660071150
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default 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 Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass86,328 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,328 miles
    Test number
    123931123766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,560 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,560 miles
    Test number
    690606642748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge first inch (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge first inch (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail80,557 miles (+89)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,557 miles
    Test number
    192479647290
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat sounds like motor has slipped out of the adjuster making clicking sound (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure not located properly possibly upside down (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge first inch (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge first inch (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail80,468 miles (+6,553)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,468 miles
    Test number
    364799407285
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure Not located correct (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass73,915 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    949862214568
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn uneven and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass71,668 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    560731787365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail71,664 miles (+2,291)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    705134519238
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,373 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,373 miles
    Test number
    786671839182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,369 miles (+1,699)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    186265189532
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass67,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,670 miles
    Test number
    828236310586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,658 miles (+2,489)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    472305840575
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvice hand lever button sticking

  22. Pass65,169 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,169 miles
    Test number
    215812445082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,170 miles
    Test number
    115881334013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,170 miles (+4,013)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,170 miles
    Test number
    767031934026
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass56,157 miles (+2,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    785304843088
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail54,147 miles (+5,416)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    289482043051
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail48,731 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,731 miles
    Test number
    186272532408
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass48,731 miles (+7,609)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,731 miles
    Test number
    569182832086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,122 miles
    Test number
    128608641488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,122 miles (+4,382)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,122 miles
    Test number
    585768441026
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  31. Pass36,740 miles (+9,236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,740 miles
    Test number
    383549579494
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  32. Pass27,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,504 miles
    Test number
    363500688221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail27,504 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,504 miles
    Test number
    533437478257
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LS55 VDP

Does LS55 VDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VDP is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VDP?
The MOT on LS55 VDP is valid until 18 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 VDP done?
LS55 VDP was recorded at 96,918 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,980 miles a year.
Has LS55 VDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VDP has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 VDP 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 VDP find?
LS55 VDP passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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