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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LS55 VTUMOT history

LS55 VTU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

LS55 VTU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
98,461 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VTU was last recorded at 98,461 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 3,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,353 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,108 miles
Average per year
4,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,461 miles
  • 2024 – 95,353 miles
  • 2023 – 91,613 miles
  • 2022 – 88,565 miles
  • 2021 – 86,362 miles
  • 2020 – 86,272 miles
  • 2019 – 81,025 miles
  • 2018 – 80,069 miles
  • 2017 – 75,175 miles
  • 2016 – 71,916 miles
  • 2015 – 66,713 miles
  • 2014 – 63,718 miles
  • 2013 – 56,092 miles
  • 2012 – 50,261 miles
  • 2011 – 43,722 miles
  • 2009 – 29,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,461 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,461 miles
    Test number
    850857761645
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  2. Fail98,461 miles (+3,108)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,461 miles
    Test number
    762584689577
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  3. Pass95,353 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,353 miles
    Test number
    417705116345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,613 miles (+3,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,613 miles
    Test number
    482618437885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass88,565 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,565 miles
    Test number
    369141111168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,362 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,362 miles
    Test number
    407725223840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,272 miles (+5,247)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,272 miles
    Test number
    542056136158
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass81,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,025 miles
    Test number
    756345591018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,025 miles (+956)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,025 miles
    Test number
    284965048167
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass80,069 miles (+4,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,069 miles
    Test number
    571447099787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal beginning to perish

  11. Pass75,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    796637610151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,175 miles (+3,259)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    639350217046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass71,916 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    321903245313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,713 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,713 miles
    Test number
    242221607918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    915722324300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,715 miles (+7,623)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,715 miles
    Test number
    867532124389
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass56,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    869621003393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,092 miles (+5,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    189301603379
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

  19. Pass50,261 miles (+6,539)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,261 miles
    Test number
    688687712302
    • NoteWasher jets poor spray pattern
    • NoteO/s and n/s front console bushes perrished
    • NoteO/s/r brakes sticking slightly

  20. Pass43,722 miles (+6,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,722 miles
    Test number
    436135521394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass37,089 miles (+7,471)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,089 miles
    Test number
    186618601469
    • NoteFront tyres just starting to wear low
    • NoteLong travel on handbrake lever

  22. Pass29,618 miles (+7,052)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,618 miles
    Test number
    664715669314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHandbrake handle high when used

  23. Pass22,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,566 miles
    Test number
    760919909091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VTU

Does LS55 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VTU expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VTU?
The MOT on LS55 VTU expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VTU done?
LS55 VTU was recorded at 98,461 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 4,721 miles a year.
Has LS55 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VTU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 VTU 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 VTU find?
LS55 VTU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; handbrake travel high.

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