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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LX55 ZCOMOT history

LX55 ZCO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

LX55 ZCO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2022
Mileage
105,900 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 ZCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 ZCO was last recorded at 105,900 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 7,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,865 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
7,035 miles
Average per year
5,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,900 miles
  • 2021 – 98,865 miles
  • 2020 – 93,755 miles
  • 2019 – 91,309 miles
  • 2018 – 85,125 miles
  • 2017 – 78,859 miles
  • 2016 – 72,950 miles
  • 2015 – 67,098 miles
  • 2014 – 60,525 miles
  • 2013 – 55,141 miles
  • 2012 – 50,830 miles
  • 2011 – 43,964 miles
  • 2010 – 36,781 miles
  • 2009 – 30,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,900 miles
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Both front headlamp lenses deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,900 miles (+7,035)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,900 miles
    Test number
    131330169995
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment

  2. Pass98,865 miles (+5,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,865 miles
    Test number
    877868679989
    • AdvisoryFront Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack inner joint slight play
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment low reserve travel

  3. Pass93,755 miles (+2,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,755 miles
    Test number
    758641955541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass91,309 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,309 miles
    Test number
    661268114834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Been run flat not repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light cluster damage but serviceable

  5. Fail91,308 miles (+6,183)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,308 miles
    Test number
    966122717034
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Been run flat not repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light cluster damage but serviceable

  6. Pass85,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,125 miles
    Test number
    816554079029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail85,125 miles (+6,266)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,125 miles
    Test number
    226727304599
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,859 miles
    Test number
    188755904287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail78,859 miles (+5,909)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,859 miles
    Test number
    969376646934
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass72,950 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,950 miles
    Test number
    869305247035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,943 miles (+5,845)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,943 miles
    Test number
    525253126768
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass67,098 miles (+6,573)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,098 miles
    Test number
    412384027931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,525 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,525 miles
    Test number
    338984334414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,141 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,141 miles
    Test number
    168494833291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,830 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    336363912242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,964 miles (+7,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,964 miles
    Test number
    495060231206
    • 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)

  17. Pass36,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,781 miles
    Test number
    181036410244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,781 miles (+6,490)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,781 miles
    Test number
    984016810287
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass30,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,291 miles
    Test number
    123160849244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,291 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,291 miles
    Test number
    410710449264
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LX55 ZCO

Does LX55 ZCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 ZCO expired on 17 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 ZCO?
The MOT on LX55 ZCO expired on 17 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 ZCO done?
LX55 ZCO was recorded at 105,900 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 5,779 miles a year.
Has LX55 ZCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 ZCO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LX55 ZCO 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 ZCO find?
LX55 ZCO failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: rear brakes imbalanced across an axle; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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