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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LS55 XYTMOT history

LS55 XYT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LS55 XYT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,573 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XYT was last recorded at 103,573 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,573 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,573 miles
  • 2025 – 101,051 miles
  • 2023 – 96,033 miles
  • 2022 – 92,750 miles
  • 2021 – 91,933 miles
  • 2020 – 86,772 miles
  • 2019 – 78,183 miles
  • 2018 – 72,212 miles
  • 2017 – 52,502 miles
  • 2016 – 49,532 miles
  • 2015 – 41,784 miles
  • 2014 – 35,361 miles
  • 2013 – 29,704 miles
  • 2012 – 26,657 miles
  • 2011 – 22,590 miles
  • 2010 – 18,438 miles
  • 2009 – 13,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,573 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,573 miles
    Test number
    116405269693
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,573 miles (+2,522)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,573 miles
    Test number
    354141789598
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,051 miles (+5,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,051 miles
    Test number
    751888509674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass96,033 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,033 miles
    Test number
    653216305786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail95,998 miles (+3,248)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,998 miles
    Test number
    851245623587
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,750 miles (+817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,750 miles
    Test number
    462343040767
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair drums (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass91,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,933 miles
    Test number
    495563932088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,933 miles (+5,161)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,933 miles
    Test number
    226426201869
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  9. Pass86,772 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    435806932853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,633 miles (+8,450)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,633 miles
    Test number
    787920667783
    • DangerousBoth front tyres very badly worn on inner edges
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,183 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,183 miles
    Test number
    201912086269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail78,166 miles (+5,954)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,166 miles
    Test number
    733076470470
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass72,212 miles (+19,710)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,212 miles
    Test number
    705777389588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,502 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    745308432338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,532 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    238127531466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail49,521 miles (+7,737)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,521 miles
    Test number
    151898341536
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour And offside rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak Around filter
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass41,784 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    444752751517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    217096815043
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail40,319 miles (+4,958)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    245186815073
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass35,361 miles (+5,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,361 miles
    Test number
    596426114031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass29,704 miles (+3,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,704 miles
    Test number
    619511323058
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass26,657 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,657 miles
    Test number
    325870222014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail26,656 miles (+4,066)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,656 miles
    Test number
    699309012029
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass22,590 miles (+4,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,590 miles
    Test number
    176860521084
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass18,438 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,438 miles
    Test number
    304298500025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,260 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,260 miles
    Test number
    183672719097
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass13,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,260 miles
    Test number
    380252219028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 XYT

Does LS55 XYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XYT is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XYT?
The MOT on LS55 XYT is valid until 21 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 XYT done?
LS55 XYT was recorded at 103,573 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,269 miles a year.
Has LS55 XYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XYT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 XYT 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 XYT find?
LS55 XYT passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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