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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LX55 YNPMOT history

LX55 YNP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LX55 YNP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,289 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YNP was last recorded at 97,289 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2014: 18,284 miles, lower than 61,468 miles on 28 Aug 2013.

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
95,506 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,783 miles
Average per year
4,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,289 miles
  • 2025 – 95,506 miles
  • 2024 – 94,468 miles
  • 2023 – 93,380 miles
  • 2022 – 92,186 miles
  • 2020 – 89,847 miles
  • 2019 – 87,999 miles
  • 2018 – 85,185 miles
  • 2016 – 82,559 miles
  • 2015 – 77,893 miles
  • 2014 – 18,284 miles
  • 2013 – 61,468 miles
  • 2012 – 53,006 miles
  • 2011 – 42,807 miles
  • 2010 – 33,305 miles
  • 2009 – 24,214 miles
  • 2008 – 18,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,289 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

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 Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine making noisy during the idle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,289 miles (+1,783)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,289 miles
    Test number
    249265234016
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  2. Pass95,506 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,506 miles
    Test number
    524484980565
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail95,506 miles (+1,038)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,506 miles
    Test number
    205099903801
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass94,468 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,468 miles
    Test number
    768168357982
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,465 miles (+1,085)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,465 miles
    Test number
    759072843836
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    286401936092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail93,380 miles (+1,194)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    773546537250
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear Tailgate shock Both side (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass92,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    830316292374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail92,186 miles (+2,339)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    468782016251
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,847 miles (+1,848)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,847 miles
    Test number
    656374736793
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine making noisy during the idle

  11. Pass87,999 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,999 miles
    Test number
    854637710274
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine making noisy during the idle

  12. Fail87,999 miles (+2,814)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,999 miles
    Test number
    178880280503
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine making noisy during the idle

  13. Pass85,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    875363002534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail85,185 miles (+2,626)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    148717022079
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass82,559 miles (+4,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,559 miles
    Test number
    194407909711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass77,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    980090480754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  17. Fail77,893 miles (+59,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    166057195983
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass18,284 miles (-43,184)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,284 miles
    Test number
    989454534218
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges on limit of wear

  19. Pass61,468 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,468 miles
    Test number
    866120743272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail61,468 miles (+8,462)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,468 miles
    Test number
    395150243208
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass53,006 miles (+10,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,006 miles
    Test number
    899083332292
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass42,807 miles (+9,502)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,807 miles
    Test number
    429412841209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,305 miles (+9,091)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,305 miles
    Test number
    232090130202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,214 miles
    Test number
    860880549217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail24,214 miles (+6,032)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,214 miles
    Test number
    313749839454
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass18,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,182 miles
    Test number
    423430868200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 YNP

Does LX55 YNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YNP is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YNP?
The MOT on LX55 YNP is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YNP done?
LX55 YNP was recorded at 97,289 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,415 miles a year.
Has LX55 YNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YNP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 YNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 YNP find?
LX55 YNP passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 7 more.

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