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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LX55 YPKMOT history

LX55 YPK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

LX55 YPK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2026
Mileage
91,946 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YPK was last recorded at 91,946 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 6,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,279 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,667 miles
Average per year
4,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,946 miles
  • 2024 – 85,279 miles
  • 2023 – 76,286 miles
  • 2022 – 67,973 miles
  • 2021 – 65,674 miles
  • 2020 – 62,610 miles
  • 2018 – 59,014 miles
  • 2017 – 56,389 miles
  • 2016 – 53,829 miles
  • 2015 – 52,712 miles
  • 2014 – 49,724 miles
  • 2013 – 47,529 miles
  • 2012 – 37,644 miles
  • 2011 – 34,020 miles
  • 2010 – 30,780 miles
  • 2009 – 27,659 miles
  • 2008 – 23,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,946 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,946 miles (+6,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,946 miles
    Test number
    636883813996
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass85,279 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,279 miles
    Test number
    429502151447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail85,272 miles (+8,986)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    541166736722
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,286 miles (+8)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,286 miles
    Test number
    262888287807
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,278 miles (+8,305)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,278 miles
    Test number
    340633049015
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,973 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    415791989715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,674 miles
    Test number
    507090217023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail65,674 miles (+3,064)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,674 miles
    Test number
    478447871996
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass62,610 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,610 miles
    Test number
    814167490716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail62,609 miles (+3,595)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,609 miles
    Test number
    870331493233
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass59,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,014 miles
    Test number
    280814239890
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOff side head lamp mounting bracket damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  12. Fail59,014 miles (+2,621)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,014 miles
    Test number
    662927274195
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOff side head lamp mounting bracket damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass56,393 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,393 miles
    Test number
    128201058058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,389 miles (+2,560)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,389 miles
    Test number
    771147279801
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass53,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    172928566864
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail53,829 miles (+1,117)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    990194295655
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass52,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,712 miles
    Test number
    269436736329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Advised on offside wiper condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail52,712 miles (+2,988)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,712 miles
    Test number
    314614833452
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Advised on offside wiper condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass49,724 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    928224664319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,529 miles (+9,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,529 miles
    Test number
    218983753374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass37,644 miles (+3,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,644 miles
    Test number
    126402852329
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall cracked

  22. Pass34,020 miles (+3,240)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,020 miles
    Test number
    278050751320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise had to get vehicle very hot to pass emmissions test monitor
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre outer sidewall showing signs of ageing monitor

  23. Pass30,780 miles (+3,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,780 miles
    Test number
    191875860386
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass27,659 miles (+4,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,659 miles
    Test number
    362625069386
    • 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)

  25. Pass23,049 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,049 miles
    Test number
    604585838294
    • NoteCoolant leak

  26. Fail23,049 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,049 miles
    Test number
    961944738298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

Questions about LX55 YPK

Does LX55 YPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 YPK expired on 1 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YPK?
The MOT on LX55 YPK expired on 1 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 YPK done?
LX55 YPK was recorded at 91,946 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 4,204 miles a year.
Has LX55 YPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YPK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 YPK 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 YPK find?
LX55 YPK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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