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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 VPYMOT history

LS55 VPY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2023.

LS55 VPY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2024
Mileage
136,598 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VPY
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
11 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VPY was last recorded at 136,598 miles on 11 Feb 2023, 7,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,772 miles · 26 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
7,826 miles
Average per year
8,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,598 miles
  • 2022 – 128,772 miles
  • 2021 – 126,186 miles
  • 2020 – 125,334 miles
  • 2019 – 121,676 miles
  • 2018 – 106,971 miles
  • 2017 – 86,253 miles
  • 2016 – 73,588 miles
  • 2015 – 62,458 miles
  • 2013 – 49,965 miles
  • 2012 – 39,556 miles
  • 2011 – 28,557 miles
  • 2010 – 19,003 miles
  • 2009 – 16,342 miles
  • 2008 – 13,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,598 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,598 miles (+7,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,598 miles
    Test number
    133192913299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,772 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,772 miles
    Test number
    256949552746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,186 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,186 miles
    Test number
    975444752621
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail126,174 miles (+840)1 dangerous8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,174 miles
    Test number
    264046924564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexible section of exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,334 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,334 miles
    Test number
    443076935784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,676 miles (+14,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,676 miles
    Test number
    588877651825
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,971 miles (+20,718)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,971 miles
    Test number
    131217298334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,253 miles
    Test number
    449903903649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,253 miles (+12,665)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,253 miles
    Test number
    196915523504
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass73,588 miles (+11,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    254439769575
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass62,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    796590735049
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail62,458 miles (+12,493)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    968929025008
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass49,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    877305843386
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail49,965 miles (+10,409)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    347465443321
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass39,556 miles (+10,999)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,556 miles
    Test number
    207938042377
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvice cracks in both rear tyres

  16. Pass28,557 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,557 miles
    Test number
    635692641374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,003 miles
    Test number
    983183820352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,003 miles (+2,661)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,003 miles
    Test number
    414013920408
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  19. Pass16,342 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,342 miles
    Test number
    344624839391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,066 miles
    Test number
    110096228386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,066 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,066 miles
    Test number
    454186028451
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Questions about LS55 VPY

Does LS55 VPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VPY expired on 25 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VPY?
The MOT on LS55 VPY expired on 25 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VPY done?
LS55 VPY was recorded at 136,598 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2023, an average of 8,685 miles a year.
Has LS55 VPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VPY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 VPY 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 VPY find?
LS55 VPY passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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