Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LX55 ZBZMOT history
LX55 ZBZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,086 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 109,086 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 ZBZ
- 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
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 ZBZ was last recorded at 109,086 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,733 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 353 miles
- Average per year
- 5,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,086 miles
- 2024 – 105,008 miles
- 2023 – 88,529 miles
- 2022 – 77,789 miles
- 2021 – 76,376 miles
- 2020 – 63,344 miles
- 2019 – 61,432 miles
- 2018 – 59,417 miles
- 2017 – 57,126 miles
- 2016 – 54,387 miles
- 2014 – 50,909 miles
- 2013 – 49,118 miles
- 2012 – 43,802 miles
- 2011 – 40,544 miles
- 2010 – 37,015 miles
- 2009 – 31,075 miles
- 2008 – 24,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,086 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.v boot splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryReverse lights not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front fog light inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,086 miles (+353)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 109,086 miles
- Test number
- 643591218818
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.v boot split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Fail108,733 miles (+3,725)5 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,733 miles
- Test number
- 325267505568
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.v boot split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass105,008 miles (+24)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 105,008 miles
- Test number
- 827150649477
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak radiator hose
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system is in poor condition
- AdvisoryReverse light is inoperative
Fail104,984 miles (+16,455)9 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,984 miles
- Test number
- 134954694177
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak radiator hose
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryParts of the exhaust system is in poor condition
- AdvisoryReverse light is inoperative
Pass88,529 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 88,529 miles
- Test number
- 932794200730
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
Fail88,519 miles (+10,730)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,519 miles
- Test number
- 950869940408
- 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))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
Pass77,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 77,789 miles
- Test number
- 189258044560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,784 miles (+1,408)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,784 miles
- Test number
- 507431214393
- 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel flap faulty
Pass76,376 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 76,376 miles
- Test number
- 814716293449
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail76,376 miles (+13,032)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,376 miles
- Test number
- 991471591765
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass63,344 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 63,344 miles
- Test number
- 992662474218
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe split n/s of bonnet
Pass61,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 61,432 miles
- Test number
- 653525980256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,432 miles (+2,015)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,432 miles
- Test number
- 556399742013
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass59,417 miles (+2,291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 59,417 miles
- Test number
- 461021824172
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass57,126 miles (+2,739)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 57,126 miles
- Test number
- 263779959720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,387 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 54,387 miles
- Test number
- 350194586618
- AdvisoryFront bothside tyres cracked
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear bothside tyres cracked
Fail54,387 miles (+3,478)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,387 miles
- Test number
- 763918395797
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothside (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront bothside tyres cracked
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear bothside tyres cracked
Pass50,909 miles (+1,791)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 50,909 miles
- Test number
- 386861254452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,118 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,118 miles
- Test number
- 378747853206
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass49,118 miles (+5,316)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 49,118 miles
- Test number
- 567827553293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,802 miles (+3,258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 43,802 miles
- Test number
- 946487742375
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail40,544 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,544 miles
- Test number
- 416020051355
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass40,544 miles (+3,529)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 40,544 miles
- Test number
- 939220151376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,015 miles (+5,940)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 37,015 miles
- Test number
- 503569640321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,075 miles (+6,590)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 31,075 miles
- Test number
- 372939749306
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass24,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 24,485 miles
- Test number
- 673542258361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 ZBZ
- Does LX55 ZBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX55 ZBZ expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 ZBZ?
- The MOT on LX55 ZBZ expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX55 ZBZ done?
- LX55 ZBZ was recorded at 109,086 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
- Has LX55 ZBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 ZBZ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX55 ZBZ 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 ZBZ find?
- LX55 ZBZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.
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