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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LS55 VTJMOT history

LS55 VTJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

LS55 VTJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2023
Mileage
55,283 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VTJ was last recorded at 55,283 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 9,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,755 miles · 19 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
9,528 miles
Average per year
2,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 55,283 miles
  • 2021 – 45,755 miles
  • 2020 – 45,333 miles
  • 2019 – 42,450 miles
  • 2016 – 41,115 miles
  • 2015 – 36,772 miles
  • 2014 – 33,683 miles
  • 2013 – 31,296 miles
  • 2012 – 28,515 miles
  • 2011 – 25,665 miles
  • 2010 – 24,875 miles
  • 2009 – 22,413 miles
  • 2008 – 21,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,283 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,283 miles
    Test number
    643743151037
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Fail55,279 miles (+9,524)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    361907577544
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass45,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    884375999033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,752 miles (+419)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,752 miles
    Test number
    179074602408
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass45,333 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    939867194499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,450 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,450 miles
    Test number
    932860667643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,115 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,115 miles
    Test number
    492476124003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,934 miles (+4,162)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    152883994102
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass36,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    396384715013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,772 miles (+3,089)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    649714815003
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass33,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,683 miles
    Test number
    678883744025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail33,683 miles (+2,387)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,683 miles
    Test number
    109842444437
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass31,296 miles (+2,781)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,296 miles
    Test number
    139020543441
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass28,515 miles (+2,850)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,515 miles
    Test number
    169967542438
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight micro cracs

  15. Fail25,665 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,665 miles
    Test number
    389408531021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass25,665 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,665 miles
    Test number
    575168031088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,875 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,875 miles
    Test number
    402310120094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass24,875 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,875 miles
    Test number
    630310420054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,413 miles (+662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,413 miles
    Test number
    983049229039
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass21,751 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,751 miles
    Test number
    774572538392
    • DangerousEml light stays on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 VTJ

Does LS55 VTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VTJ expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VTJ?
The MOT on LS55 VTJ expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VTJ done?
LS55 VTJ was recorded at 55,283 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 2,539 miles a year.
Has LS55 VTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VTJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 VTJ 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 VTJ find?
LS55 VTJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 2 more.

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