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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LX55 ZBYMOT history

LX55 ZBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LX55 ZBY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,374 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 ZBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 ZBY was last recorded at 116,374 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 9,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,601 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,773 miles
Average per year
5,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,374 miles
  • 2025 – 106,601 miles
  • 2024 – 96,486 miles
  • 2023 – 92,262 miles
  • 2022 – 85,798 miles
  • 2021 – 83,889 miles
  • 2019 – 81,292 miles
  • 2018 – 78,058 miles
  • 2017 – 74,083 miles
  • 2016 – 69,829 miles
  • 2015 – 64,825 miles
  • 2014 – 62,397 miles
  • 2013 – 58,618 miles
  • 2012 – 55,678 miles
  • 2010 – 48,426 miles
  • 2009 – 40,654 miles
  • 2008 – 18,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,374 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Fuel cap seal cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Non obligatory mirror cover loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,374 miles
    Test number
    129821593965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,374 miles (+9,773)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,374 miles
    Test number
    773753142869
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside And Nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass106,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,601 miles
    Test number
    427963224139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,601 miles (+10,115)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,601 miles
    Test number
    554140510115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    219063656224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,486 miles (+4,224)2 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    757736882687
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass92,262 miles (+6,464)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,262 miles
    Test number
    553601174701
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both-side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass85,798 miles (+1,909)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    427266518711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rear silencer corroded

  9. Pass83,889 miles (+2,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    772648392914
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box casing slightly corroded

  10. Pass81,292 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,292 miles
    Test number
    905381317135
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror cover loose

  11. Fail81,236 miles (+3,178)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,236 miles
    Test number
    552214599341
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror cover loose
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror cover loose

  12. Pass78,058 miles (+3,975)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    860670253922
    • AdvisoryCentral Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass74,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    504860540499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror casing slightly damaged, but it does not effect drivers view

  14. Fail74,083 miles (+4,254)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    492422527050
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror casing slightly damaged, but it does not effect drivers view

  15. Pass69,829 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,829 miles
    Test number
    370053570738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    745281225123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,825 miles (+2,428)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    206481925450
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  18. Pass62,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    965820434009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,397 miles (+3,779)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    999490734022
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass58,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    119978723067
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail58,605 miles (+2,927)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    348698923055
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass55,678 miles (+7,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    316621632057
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass48,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,426 miles
    Test number
    181355400357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,426 miles (+7,772)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,426 miles
    Test number
    631465500396
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass40,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    780587789247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,654 miles (+22,440)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    342022789212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Pass18,214 miles (+6,573)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,214 miles
    Test number
    271994058265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail11,641 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,641 miles
    Test number
    562100068053
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  29. Pass11,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    11,641 miles
    Test number
    833030968022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 ZBY

Does LX55 ZBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 ZBY is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 ZBY?
The MOT on LX55 ZBY is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 ZBY done?
LX55 ZBY was recorded at 116,374 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,820 miles a year.
Has LX55 ZBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 ZBY has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 ZBY 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 ZBY find?
LX55 ZBY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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