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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LS55 XYYMOT history

LS55 XYY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 42,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LS55 XYY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
42,181 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XYY was last recorded at 42,181 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,388 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
1,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,181 miles
  • 2025 – 41,388 miles
  • 2024 – 40,492 miles
  • 2023 – 39,796 miles
  • 2022 – 39,773 miles
  • 2020 – 38,115 miles
  • 2019 – 36,679 miles
  • 2018 – 35,630 miles
  • 2017 – 34,159 miles
  • 2016 – 32,609 miles
  • 2015 – 30,288 miles
  • 2014 – 28,465 miles
  • 2013 – 25,835 miles
  • 2012 – 23,562 miles
  • 2011 – 19,628 miles
  • 2010 – 16,112 miles
  • 2009 – 13,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,181 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slight edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake travel slightly high

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,181 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    42,181 miles
    Test number
    269571366913
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slight edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel slightly high

  2. Fail42,179 miles (+791)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,179 miles
    Test number
    791526482523
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slight edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel slightly high

  3. Pass41,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    41,388 miles
    Test number
    259161670108
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail41,388 miles (+896)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,388 miles
    Test number
    777039487121
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,492 miles (+696)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,492 miles
    Test number
    839125649834
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both, fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass39,796 miles (+23)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,796 miles
    Test number
    299079976570
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both, (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jets misaligned and damaged under bonnet, likely not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, fading, (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass39,773 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,773 miles
    Test number
    636708856542
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail39,111 miles (+996)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,111 miles
    Test number
    753018228770
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lenses fading (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass38,115 miles (+1,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    830628800043
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn front both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass36,679 miles (+1,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    327972454247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass35,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,630 miles
    Test number
    451183964308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,630 miles (+1,471)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,630 miles
    Test number
    116424113001
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass34,159 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    347937165320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,609 miles (+2,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    771818971159
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,288 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,288 miles
    Test number
    246659635127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,465 miles (+2,630)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,465 miles
    Test number
    179832544102
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass25,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,835 miles
    Test number
    957382543167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail25,835 miles (+2,273)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,835 miles
    Test number
    798841443132
    • FailureNearside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass23,562 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,562 miles
    Test number
    527000942128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,628 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,628 miles
    Test number
    868829631128
    • NoteE.c.u in engine bay insecure

  21. Fail19,619 miles (+3,507)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,619 miles
    Test number
    227658231174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteE.c.u in engine bay insecure

  22. Pass16,112 miles (+3,074)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,112 miles
    Test number
    530604640185
    • NoteBattery insecure

  23. Pass13,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,038 miles
    Test number
    251042939131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 XYY

Does LS55 XYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XYY is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XYY?
The MOT on LS55 XYY is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 XYY done?
LS55 XYY was recorded at 42,181 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 1,709 miles a year.
Has LS55 XYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XYY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 XYY 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 XYY find?
LS55 XYY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; headlamp lens slightly defective both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slight edges, and 2 more.

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