
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LX55 YPLMOT history
LX55 YPL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 78,121 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 78,121 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,454 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 YPL
- 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
- 12 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 YPL was last recorded at 78,121 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,121 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,454 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,121 miles
- 2025 – 74,976 miles
- 2024 – 71,198 miles
- 2022 – 66,501 miles
- 2021 – 63,648 miles
- 2020 – 58,747 miles
- 2019 – 58,357 miles
- 2018 – 57,942 miles
- 2017 – 57,800 miles
- 2016 – 57,781 miles
- 2015 – 54,229 miles
- 2014 – 49,516 miles
- 2013 – 45,184 miles
- 2012 – 40,137 miles
- 2011 – 32,469 miles
- 2009 – 19,946 miles
- 2008 – 17,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust Rear Silencer CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 6 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor7 MOTs, 2022–2026
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,121 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 78,121 miles
- Test number
- 234605863814
- AdvisoryExhaust Rear Silencer Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,121 miles (+3,145)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,121 miles
- Test number
- 480269992122
- MajorNearside Front Outer 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Rear Silencer Corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,976 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 74,976 miles
- Test number
- 916179297218
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail74,976 miles (+3,778)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,976 miles
- Test number
- 606447107443
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass71,198 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 71,198 miles
- Test number
- 173028209028
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,198 miles (+4,697)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,198 miles
- Test number
- 733561326688
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,501 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 66,501 miles
- Test number
- 606959059809
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail66,501 miles (+2,853)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,501 miles
- Test number
- 502396751039
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,648 miles (+6)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 63,648 miles
- Test number
- 326234782957
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail63,642 miles (+4,895)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,642 miles
- Test number
- 916934427786
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,747 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 58,747 miles
- Test number
- 981383393043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail58,747 miles (+390)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,747 miles
- Test number
- 479430420540
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced light unit has water damage (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit has water damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass58,357 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,357 miles
- Test number
- 968766694232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail58,357 miles (+415)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,357 miles
- Test number
- 977845962072
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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 Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,942 miles (+142)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 57,942 miles
- Test number
- 999448078398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 57,800 miles
- Test number
- 762123658965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,800 miles (+19)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,800 miles
- Test number
- 792139295074
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass57,781 miles (+3,552)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 57,781 miles
- Test number
- 631119904866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,229 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 54,229 miles
- Test number
- 865731595034
- NoteAccident damage to o/s rear wheel arch
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
- NoteRear exhaust box corroding
Fail54,229 miles (+4,713)8 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,229 miles
- Test number
- 579029585020
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteAccident damage to o/s rear wheel arch
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
- NoteRear exhaust box corroding
Pass49,516 miles (+4,332)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 49,516 miles
- Test number
- 207229274038
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside side repeater lense cracked
Pass45,184 miles (+5,047)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 45,184 miles
- Test number
- 199985283420
- NoteAdvise having tracking checked.
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished.
Fail40,137 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,137 miles
- Test number
- 716221702136
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,137 miles (+7,668)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 40,137 miles
- Test number
- 975121702172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 32,469 miles
- Test number
- 658708861036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,469 miles (+12,523)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,469 miles
- Test number
- 738818861082
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,946 miles (+2,496)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 19,946 miles
- Test number
- 634249559216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,450 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,450 miles
- Test number
- 530036048258
- Repaired at testTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass17,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,450 miles
- Test number
- 592666148272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 YPL
- Does LX55 YPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YPL is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 YPL?
- The MOT on LX55 YPL is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX55 YPL done?
- LX55 YPL was recorded at 78,121 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,454 miles a year.
- Has LX55 YPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 YPL has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX55 YPL 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 YPL find?
- LX55 YPL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust rear silencer corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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