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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LX55 YOTMOT history

LX55 YOT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 36,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LX55 YOT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
36,719 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YOT
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
10 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YOT was last recorded at 36,719 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,709 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,719 miles
  • 2025 – 36,709 miles
  • 2024 – 36,695 miles
  • 2023 – 35,778 miles
  • 2022 – 34,715 miles
  • 2021 – 33,839 miles
  • 2020 – 33,668 miles
  • 2019 – 33,209 miles
  • 2018 – 31,712 miles
  • 2017 – 30,615 miles
  • 2016 – 29,176 miles
  • 2015 – 27,146 miles
  • 2014 – 17,686 miles
  • 2013 – 9,059 miles
  • 2012 – 8,503 miles
  • 2011 – 7,566 miles
  • 2010 – 6,616 miles
  • 2009 – 5,843 miles
  • 2008 – 5,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nail in nearside rear tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    36,719 miles
    Test number
    552104865129
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail36,719 miles (+10)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,719 miles
    Test number
    452807683593
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass36,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    36,709 miles
    Test number
    542509511491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded on contact surface.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail36,709 miles (+14)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,709 miles
    Test number
    932677136615
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded on contact surface.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass36,695 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,695 miles
    Test number
    378343306780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,778 miles (+1,063)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,778 miles
    Test number
    272882306725
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light grill missing

  7. Pass34,715 miles (+40)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,715 miles
    Test number
    330799234080
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail34,675 miles (+836)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,675 miles
    Test number
    302675607787
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass33,839 miles (+171)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,839 miles
    Test number
    774103334918
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass33,668 miles (+459)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,668 miles
    Test number
    801615797965
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass33,209 miles (+1,497)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,209 miles
    Test number
    873444820660
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass31,712 miles (+1,097)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,712 miles
    Test number
    949596226895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass30,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    283576042124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% slight damaged door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Fail30,615 miles (+1,439)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    232359044657
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% slight damaged door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass29,176 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    800877589769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,146 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,146 miles
    Test number
    514839998817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Fail27,141 miles (+9,455)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,141 miles
    Test number
    723525065988
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass17,686 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,686 miles
    Test number
    896160474230
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade smears slightly

  19. Fail17,686 miles (+8,627)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,686 miles
    Test number
    257420474265
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade smears slightly

  20. Pass9,059 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    9,059 miles
    Test number
    205713683294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,503 miles (+937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    8,503 miles
    Test number
    705548992263
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass7,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    7,566 miles
    Test number
    669857691285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail7,566 miles (+950)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,566 miles
    Test number
    717867091244
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass6,616 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    6,616 miles
    Test number
    390840480231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,843 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    5,843 miles
    Test number
    414199099253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    5,101 miles
    Test number
    361532388449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 YOT

Does LX55 YOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YOT?
The MOT on LX55 YOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YOT done?
LX55 YOT was recorded at 36,719 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 1,761 miles a year.
Has LX55 YOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YOT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 YOT 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 YOT find?
LX55 YOT passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r14, and 1 more.

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