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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

LS55 YBLMOT history

LS55 YBL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LS55 YBL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,276 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YBL
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
7 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YBL was last recorded at 100,276 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 2,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,487 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,789 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,276 miles
  • 2025 – 97,487 miles
  • 2024 – 91,707 miles
  • 2023 – 84,923 miles
  • 2022 – 78,688 miles
  • 2021 – 73,036 miles
  • 2020 – 67,664 miles
  • 2019 – 60,397 miles
  • 2018 – 54,097 miles
  • 2017 – 48,426 miles
  • 2016 – 43,119 miles
  • 2015 – 41,334 miles
  • 2014 – 41,026 miles
  • 2013 – 40,445 miles
  • 2012 – 39,551 miles
  • 2010 – 31,621 miles
  • 2009 – 16,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,276 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,276 miles (+2,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,276 miles
    Test number
    118678809095
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass97,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,487 miles
    Test number
    268676477070
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,487 miles (+5,780)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,487 miles
    Test number
    899904210204
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,707 miles (+6,784)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    886930238867
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,923 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    866165063296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,688 miles
    Test number
    912520357815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,688 miles (+5,652)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,688 miles
    Test number
    760521309252
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,036 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,036 miles
    Test number
    522507806496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,664 miles (+7,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    933898268136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,397 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,397 miles
    Test number
    145371743319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,097 miles (+5,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,097 miles
    Test number
    449189749508
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass48,426 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,426 miles
    Test number
    672709170885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,119 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,119 miles
    Test number
    599344136208
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass41,334 miles (+308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,334 miles
    Test number
    148655055436
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass41,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,026 miles
    Test number
    205876854023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,026 miles (+134)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,026 miles
    Test number
    399926054001
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Fail40,892 miles (+447)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,892 miles
    Test number
    119715554453
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass40,445 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,445 miles
    Test number
    136597553460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,551 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    939143352085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail39,551 miles (+7,930)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    459558442028
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass31,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,621 miles
    Test number
    180248250321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,621 miles (+14,670)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,621 miles
    Test number
    354667750360
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass16,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,951 miles
    Test number
    191541259441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YBL

Does LS55 YBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YBL is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YBL?
The MOT on LS55 YBL is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 YBL done?
LS55 YBL was recorded at 100,276 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has LS55 YBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YBL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 YBL 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 YBL find?
LS55 YBL passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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