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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.

LX55 YPL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass78,121 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. Pass57,942 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,942 miles
    Test number
    999448078398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    762123658965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass57,781 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    631119904866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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)
  24. Pass40,137 miles (+7,668)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    975121702172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,469 miles
    Test number
    658708861036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass19,946 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,946 miles
    Test number
    634249559216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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)
  29. 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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