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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LX55 LMVMOT history

LX55 LMV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

LX55 LMV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2023
Mileage
114,832 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 LMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 LMV was last recorded at 114,832 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,806 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
7,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,832 miles
  • 2020 – 105,056 miles
  • 2019 – 100,038 miles
  • 2018 – 93,539 miles
  • 2017 – 86,886 miles
  • 2016 – 79,873 miles
  • 2014 – 60,891 miles
  • 2013 – 54,261 miles
  • 2012 – 46,335 miles
  • 2011 – 38,030 miles
  • 2010 – 29,237 miles
  • 2009 – 20,490 miles
  • 2008 – 14,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,832 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight pershing cracksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floorRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2016

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,832 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,832 miles
    Test number
    752523400811
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight pershing cracks
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  2. Fail114,806 miles (+9,750)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,806 miles
    Test number
    914600135955
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight pershing cracks
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  3. Pass105,056 miles (+5,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    947746734306
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  4. Pass100,038 miles (+6,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    269362589389
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  5. Pass93,539 miles (+6,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,539 miles
    Test number
    880333565186
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  6. Pass86,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    534998805522
    • AdvisoryFront both sides front tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  7. Fail86,886 miles (+7,013)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    960848058101
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides front tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  8. Pass79,873 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,873 miles
    Test number
    128920292667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,032 miles (+11,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    538603376009
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides wishbone bushes rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  10. Fail60,891 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    277621914263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear rubber bushes are deteriorating
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight perishing cracks and the n/s/r is nearing 2mm of tread
    • NoteN/s wiper has a slight split
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is nearing 2m of tread

  11. Pass60,891 miles (+6,630)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    496841314286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear rubber bushes are deteriorating
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight perishing cracks and the n/s/r is nearing 2mm of tread
    • NoteN/s wiper has a slight split
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is nearing 2m of tread

  12. Pass54,261 miles (+7,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    119352063273
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has perishing cracks and nearing 2mm of tread

  13. Pass46,335 miles (+8,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,335 miles
    Test number
    999665462293
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass38,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,030 miles
    Test number
    539963361201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,030 miles (+8,793)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,030 miles
    Test number
    608703161231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass29,237 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,237 miles
    Test number
    154290960231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,490 miles (+6,154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,490 miles
    Test number
    363460869289
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres worn on inside edges (front wheel alignment out)

  18. Pass14,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,336 miles
    Test number
    313073378412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 LMV

Does LX55 LMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 LMV expired on 1 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 LMV?
The MOT on LX55 LMV expired on 1 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 LMV done?
LX55 LMV was recorded at 114,832 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 7,620 miles a year.
Has LX55 LMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 LMV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LX55 LMV 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 LX55 LMV find?
LX55 LMV passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front; nearside rear tyre slight pershing cracks, and 1 more.

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