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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LX55 YPTMOT history

LX55 YPT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LX55 YPT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,102 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YPT was last recorded at 135,102 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 5,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,714 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,388 miles
Average per year
6,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,102 miles
  • 2025 – 129,714 miles
  • 2024 – 128,285 miles
  • 2023 – 126,989 miles
  • 2022 – 125,668 miles
  • 2021 – 124,381 miles
  • 2020 – 122,969 miles
  • 2019 – 120,637 miles
  • 2018 – 113,552 miles
  • 2017 – 106,362 miles
  • 2016 – 98,750 miles
  • 2015 – 91,442 miles
  • 2014 – 81,640 miles
  • 2013 – 63,690 miles
  • 2012 – 44,582 miles
  • 2011 – 31,911 miles
  • 2010 – 26,926 miles
  • 2009 – 22,131 miles
  • 2008 – 21,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,102 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,102 miles
    Test number
    667856584276
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,102 miles (+5,388)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,102 miles
    Test number
    493333869448
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,714 miles (+1,429)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,714 miles
    Test number
    408936161622
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,285 miles (+1,296)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,285 miles
    Test number
    368396413724
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,989 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,989 miles
    Test number
    522487619602
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,987 miles (+1,319)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,987 miles
    Test number
    459722261077
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,668 miles (+3)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,668 miles
    Test number
    111551979863
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,665 miles (+1,284)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,665 miles
    Test number
    826629127575
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,381 miles
    Test number
    994968906349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,379 miles (+1,410)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,379 miles
    Test number
    734100560925
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass122,969 miles (+2,332)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,969 miles
    Test number
    863657440416
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass120,637 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,637 miles
    Test number
    223006674042
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail120,634 miles (+7,082)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,634 miles
    Test number
    800402366254
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass113,552 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,552 miles
    Test number
    195045273804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  15. Fail113,550 miles (+7,188)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,550 miles
    Test number
    492923697038
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  16. Pass106,362 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,362 miles
    Test number
    915514547030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,750 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,750 miles
    Test number
    909834690415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,442 miles (+9,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    945698585166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,640 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    147746694129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail81,639 miles (+17,949)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,639 miles
    Test number
    319215594166
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass63,690 miles (+19,108)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,690 miles
    Test number
    408366293050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass44,582 miles (+12,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,582 miles
    Test number
    948727812093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,911 miles (+4,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,911 miles
    Test number
    565452451078
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass26,926 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,926 miles
    Test number
    433877550020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,131 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,131 miles
    Test number
    920277959066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,783 miles
    Test number
    311500768458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 YPT

Does LX55 YPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YPT is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YPT?
The MOT on LX55 YPT is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YPT done?
LX55 YPT was recorded at 135,102 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 6,357 miles a year.
Has LX55 YPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YPT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 YPT 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 YPT find?
LX55 YPT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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