Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
LX55 YOFMOT history
LX55 YOF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 115,690 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,077 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 YOF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 YOF was last recorded at 115,690 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 6,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 109,241 miles · 31 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,449 miles
- Average per year
- 6,077 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 115,690 miles
- 2023 – 109,241 miles
- 2022 – 104,984 miles
- 2021 – 101,605 miles
- 2019 – 87,321 miles
- 2018 – 78,215 miles
- 2017 – 67,848 miles
- 2016 – 59,428 miles
- 2015 – 52,500 miles
- 2014 – 45,581 miles
- 2013 – 40,565 miles
- 2012 – 34,721 miles
- 2011 – 27,570 miles
- 2010 – 19,419 miles
- 2009 – 16,886 miles
- 2008 – 16,253 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,690 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroded
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,690 miles (+6,449)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 115,690 miles
- Test number
- 222027285837
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroded
Pass109,241 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 109,241 miles
- Test number
- 265975629641
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Fail109,237 miles (+4,253)2 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,237 miles
- Test number
- 946546756781
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass104,984 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 104,984 miles
- Test number
- 872791033183
- MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s/f wing damaged
Fail104,982 miles (+3,377)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,982 miles
- Test number
- 617493199492
- MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s/f wing damaged
Pass101,605 miles (+14,284)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 101,605 miles
- Test number
- 644897217116
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 87,321 miles
- Test number
- 583890360150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,321 miles (+9,106)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,321 miles
- Test number
- 327720069291
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass78,215 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,215 miles
- Test number
- 215798585279
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,211 miles (+10,363)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,211 miles
- Test number
- 551747702460
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,848 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 67,848 miles
- Test number
- 899989681371
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe poor
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail67,848 miles (+8,420)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,848 miles
- Test number
- 927731422584
- FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside 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)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe poor
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass59,428 miles (+6,928)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 59,428 miles
- Test number
- 292056875547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,500 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,500 miles
- Test number
- 788037345173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,495 miles (+6,914)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,495 miles
- Test number
- 289256945497
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass45,581 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 45,581 miles
- Test number
- 109958224145
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail45,579 miles (+900)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,579 miles
- Test number
- 119008224137
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass44,679 miles (+4,114)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 44,679 miles
- Test number
- 127578974439
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass40,565 miles (+5,844)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 40,565 miles
- Test number
- 197593713166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,721 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,721 miles
- Test number
- 628906922187
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,721 miles (+7,151)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 34,721 miles
- Test number
- 765786422117
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,570 miles (+8,151)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,570 miles
- Test number
- 246473221458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,419 miles (+2,533)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 19,419 miles
- Test number
- 462286810030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,886 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 16,886 miles
- Test number
- 193086129096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 16,253 miles
- Test number
- 724332448245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 YOF
- Does LX55 YOF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX55 YOF expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 YOF?
- The MOT on LX55 YOF expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX55 YOF done?
- LX55 YOF was recorded at 115,690 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 6,077 miles a year.
- Has LX55 YOF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 YOF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LX55 YOF 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 YOF find?
- LX55 YOF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; rear box outer skin corroded.
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