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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LX55 YNSMOT history

LX55 YNS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LX55 YNS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,432 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YNS
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
19 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YNS was last recorded at 108,432 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,427 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,432 miles
  • 2025 – 107,387 miles
  • 2024 – 107,371 miles
  • 2023 – 105,873 miles
  • 2022 – 104,321 miles
  • 2021 – 101,032 miles
  • 2020 – 98,305 miles
  • 2019 – 94,913 miles
  • 2018 – 90,869 miles
  • 2017 – 85,541 miles
  • 2016 – 76,719 miles
  • 2015 – 65,068 miles
  • 2014 – 57,160 miles
  • 2013 – 48,717 miles
  • 2011 – 40,114 miles
  • 2010 – 34,946 miles
  • 2009 – 30,642 miles
  • 2008 – 24,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,432 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust, advanced at rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to parts of undercarriage, some suspension components and subframesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Under trays fitted masking some items

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,432 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,432 miles
    Test number
    728250538590
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to parts of undercarriage, some suspension components and subframes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,427 miles (+1,040)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,427 miles
    Test number
    786555448831
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to parts of undercarriage, some suspension components and subframes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  3. Pass107,387 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,387 miles
    Test number
    544161033980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,371 miles (+1,498)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,371 miles
    Test number
    813394809728
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,873 miles (+1,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,873 miles
    Test number
    283299943964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted masking some items

  6. Pass104,321 miles (+3,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,321 miles
    Test number
    938412961876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted masking some items

  7. Pass101,032 miles (+2,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,032 miles
    Test number
    826338299929
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted masking some items

  8. Pass98,305 miles (+3,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    789730413985
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted masking some items

  9. Pass94,913 miles (+4,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,913 miles
    Test number
    892085372992
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass90,869 miles (+5,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,869 miles
    Test number
    466736728456
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass85,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,541 miles
    Test number
    365036095487
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail85,541 miles (+8,822)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,541 miles
    Test number
    863343138409
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass76,719 miles (+11,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,719 miles
    Test number
    502057230996
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass65,068 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,068 miles
    Test number
    466162575000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    399737074007
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail57,160 miles (+8,443)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    317437874019
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,717 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,717 miles
    Test number
    948304373090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,114 miles (+5,168)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,114 miles
    Test number
    498819231432
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perishing
    • NoteStonechips front screen

  19. Fail34,946 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    203842740312
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass34,946 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    554712840378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,642 miles (+5,745)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,642 miles
    Test number
    714553809376
    • NoteN/S/F tyre side wall damage
    • NoteN/S/R indicator discolouring
    • NoteO/S/R tyre side wall cracking

  22. Pass24,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,897 miles
    Test number
    740695478277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LX55 YNS

Does LX55 YNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YNS is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YNS?
The MOT on LX55 YNS is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YNS done?
LX55 YNS was recorded at 108,432 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,754 miles a year.
Has LX55 YNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YNS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 YNS 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 YNS find?
LX55 YNS passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear; corrosion to parts of undercarriage, some suspension components and subframes; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 3 more.

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