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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LX55 ZBCMOT history

LX55 ZBC is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LX55 ZBC red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,494 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 ZBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 ZBC was last recorded at 57,494 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 13,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,072 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,422 miles
Average per year
2,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,494 miles
  • 2025 – 44,072 miles
  • 2024 – 32,367 miles
  • 2023 – 31,127 miles
  • 2022 – 30,045 miles
  • 2021 – 29,310 miles
  • 2019 – 28,125 miles
  • 2018 – 26,734 miles
  • 2017 – 25,410 miles
  • 2016 – 24,157 miles
  • 2015 – 22,510 miles
  • 2014 – 21,478 miles
  • 2013 – 19,269 miles
  • 2012 – 17,678 miles
  • 2011 – 15,629 miles
  • 2010 – 13,694 miles
  • 2009 – 11,856 miles
  • 2008 – 9,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,494 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass57,494 miles (+13,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    384731546089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    44,072 miles
    Test number
    842170353519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,072 miles (+11,705)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,072 miles
    Test number
    150410726697
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass32,367 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    32,367 miles
    Test number
    717174764459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    649233438257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail31,127 miles (+1,082)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    958460976381
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass30,045 miles (+735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,045 miles
    Test number
    446449015007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass29,310 miles (+1,185)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,310 miles
    Test number
    190199585924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass28,125 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    123410612736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,734 miles (+1,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,734 miles
    Test number
    982223423812
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass25,410 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    112732699509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,157 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    24,157 miles
    Test number
    457782964774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Fail24,157 miles (+1,647)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,157 miles
    Test number
    855396056500
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Pass22,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,510 miles
    Test number
    930384259045
    • 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)

  15. Fail22,510 miles (+1,032)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,510 miles
    Test number
    821590513783
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  16. Pass21,478 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,478 miles
    Test number
    865100744263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,269 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,269 miles
    Test number
    676540533113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,678 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,678 miles
    Test number
    106069722227
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail17,678 miles (+2,049)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,678 miles
    Test number
    896199022217
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass15,629 miles (+1,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,629 miles
    Test number
    179127931217
    • 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. Pass13,694 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,694 miles
    Test number
    641208630273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,856 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,856 miles
    Test number
    913838239211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,280 miles
    Test number
    673564138269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 ZBC

Does LX55 ZBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 ZBC is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 ZBC?
The MOT on LX55 ZBC is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 ZBC done?
LX55 ZBC was recorded at 57,494 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,732 miles a year.
Has LX55 ZBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 ZBC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 ZBC 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 ZBC find?
LX55 ZBC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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