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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LS55 YLJMOT history

LS55 YLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LS55 YLJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
119,269 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YLJ was last recorded at 119,269 miles on 12 May 2026, 4,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2019: 72,995 miles, lower than 73,634 miles on 11 Dec 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,161 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,108 miles
Average per year
5,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,269 miles
  • 2025 – 115,161 miles
  • 2024 – 104,988 miles
  • 2023 – 97,300 miles
  • 2022 – 88,514 miles
  • 2021 – 77,060 miles
  • 2019 – 72,995 miles
  • 2018 – 73,634 miles
  • 2017 – 71,261 miles
  • 2016 – 69,587 miles
  • 2015 – 65,074 miles
  • 2014 – 62,159 miles
  • 2013 – 59,743 miles
  • 2012 – 55,908 miles
  • 2010 – 44,350 miles
  • 2009 – 37,953 miles
  • 2008 – 29,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,269 miles (+4,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,269 miles
    Test number
    161682850708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,161 miles (+10,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    115,161 miles
    Test number
    556145467654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,988 miles (+7,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,988 miles
    Test number
    119799616669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,300 miles (+8,786)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,300 miles
    Test number
    478296399377
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,514 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,514 miles
    Test number
    710533566154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,060 miles
    Test number
    105928321454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail77,060 miles (+4,065)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,060 miles
    Test number
    699943557120
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,995 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,995 miles
    Test number
    858156669987
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail72,995 miles (-639)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,995 miles
    Test number
    986153342528
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEPC light on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass73,634 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,634 miles
    Test number
    550260521914
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail73,634 miles (+2,373)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,634 miles
    Test number
    948939101378
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid broken pipe (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass71,261 miles (+1,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,261 miles
    Test number
    977487184627
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass69,587 miles (+4,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,587 miles
    Test number
    182527471306
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators slightly discoloured

  14. Pass65,074 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    180128573089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail65,050 miles (+2,891)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,050 miles
    Test number
    994683782688
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass62,159 miles (+2,416)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,159 miles
    Test number
    848523154394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes splitting and has movement
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and bald on inner edges

  17. Pass59,743 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,743 miles
    Test number
    605263453309
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread worn on edges and starting to go bald
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arms rearbushes splitting and has slight movement
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread wearing on edges and starting to get low
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail59,743 miles (+3,835)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,743 miles
    Test number
    736043253357
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread worn on edges and starting to go bald
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arms rearbushes splitting and has slight movement
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread wearing on edges and starting to get low
    • NoteO/s rear tyre tread wearing on edges and stone cutting in to tread
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass55,908 miles (+5,297)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    466904452389
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass50,611 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    626245702048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,350 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,350 miles
    Test number
    262358040343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,953 miles (+8,108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,953 miles
    Test number
    140406839395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,845 miles
    Test number
    510146538335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YLJ

Does LS55 YLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YLJ is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YLJ?
The MOT on LS55 YLJ is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 YLJ done?
LS55 YLJ was recorded at 119,269 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,127 miles a year.
Has LS55 YLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YLJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 YLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 YLJ find?
LS55 YLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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