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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LX55 YPNMOT history

LX55 YPN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

LX55 YPN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
128,619 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YPN was last recorded at 128,619 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2018: 84,007 miles, lower than 94,282 miles on 21 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,442 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
7,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,619 miles
  • 2024 – 118,790 miles
  • 2023 – 107,869 miles
  • 2021 – 105,039 miles
  • 2019 – 92,245 miles
  • 2018 – 84,007 miles
  • 2017 – 94,282 miles
  • 2016 – 90,100 miles
  • 2015 – 82,984 miles
  • 2014 – 72,573 miles
  • 2013 – 62,149 miles
  • 2012 – 52,563 miles
  • 2011 – 42,744 miles
  • 2010 – 31,207 miles
  • 2009 – 20,437 miles
  • 2008 – 9,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,619 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,619 miles (+177)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,619 miles
    Test number
    582098826202
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  2. Fail128,442 miles (+9,652)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,442 miles
    Test number
    828369985596
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  3. Pass118,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,790 miles
    Test number
    113965352182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,790 miles (+10,921)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,790 miles
    Test number
    411991686928
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass107,869 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,869 miles
    Test number
    782981881600
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre over 1 years old (3005)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail107,869 miles (+2,830)1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,869 miles
    Test number
    389779218345
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre over 1 years old (3005)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass105,039 miles (+63)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    808789071439
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail104,976 miles (+12,731)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,976 miles
    Test number
    154083873010
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass92,245 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    454741306437
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail92,245 miles (+8,238)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    905047575439
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass84,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    894285262066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,007 miles (-10,275)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,007 miles
    Test number
    436205206077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass94,282 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,282 miles
    Test number
    680132044444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,100 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,100 miles
    Test number
    959717473840
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Fail90,061 miles (+7,077)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    679790540960
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass82,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    367496198456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail82,984 miles (+10,411)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    289665238858
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,573 miles (+10,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,573 miles
    Test number
    346762014364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail62,149 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    199500923301
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass62,149 miles (+9,586)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    647530023334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,563 miles (+9,819)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,563 miles
    Test number
    279148102301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteInner front brake pads nearing warning wire

  22. Pass42,744 miles (+11,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,744 miles
    Test number
    489241121426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  23. Pass31,207 miles (+10,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,207 miles
    Test number
    424539540228
    • NoteNearside rear tyre at 3mm

  24. Pass20,437 miles (+10,679)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,437 miles
    Test number
    454194859254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,758 miles
    Test number
    423001068253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 YPN

Does LX55 YPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 YPN expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YPN?
The MOT on LX55 YPN expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 YPN done?
LX55 YPN was recorded at 128,619 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 7,066 miles a year.
Has LX55 YPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YPN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 YPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 YPN find?
LX55 YPN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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