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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LX55 ZCTMOT history

LX55 ZCT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 57,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LX55 ZCT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,790 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 ZCT
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
17 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 ZCT was last recorded at 57,790 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,507 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
2,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,790 miles
  • 2025 – 57,507 miles
  • 2024 – 57,095 miles
  • 2023 – 56,358 miles
  • 2022 – 55,223 miles
  • 2021 – 54,556 miles
  • 2020 – 53,271 miles
  • 2019 – 52,408 miles
  • 2018 – 49,984 miles
  • 2017 – 48,303 miles
  • 2016 – 46,422 miles
  • 2015 – 44,839 miles
  • 2014 – 40,538 miles
  • 2013 – 39,196 miles
  • 2012 – 36,718 miles
  • 2011 – 31,436 miles
  • 2010 – 28,078 miles
  • 2009 – 20,563 miles
  • 2008 – 13,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,790 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine tapping noise
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pad warning light on dash.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,790 miles (+283)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,790 miles
    Test number
    867914000490
    • AdvisoryEngine tapping noise
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,507 miles
    Test number
    128525978579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail57,506 miles (+411)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    325266757319
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,095 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    753639856176
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump is wet with transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail57,095 miles (+737)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    175938256471
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump is wet with transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,358 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    627276390888
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin corroded and starting to split. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail56,358 miles (+1,135)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    972333095911
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin corroded and starting to split. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,223 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    463356472954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail55,222 miles (+666)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,222 miles
    Test number
    408774874607
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,556 miles (+1,285)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,556 miles
    Test number
    342282310184
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass53,271 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,271 miles
    Test number
    357814648248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,408 miles
    Test number
    836992949519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,408 miles (+2,424)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,408 miles
    Test number
    806668286024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass49,984 miles (+1,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,984 miles
    Test number
    816603459831
    • AdvisoryFront pads low and front discs worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlight patterns poor

  15. Pass48,303 miles (+1,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,303 miles
    Test number
    296984081492
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front driveshaft corroding

  16. Pass46,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    376731992728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,422 miles (+1,583)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    471942310827
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail44,839 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,839 miles
    Test number
    237266915290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyres tread slightly un-even
    • NoteO/s front tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteWasher pomp split on bonnet pivot

  19. Pass44,839 miles (+4,301)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,839 miles
    Test number
    685196315275
    • NoteN/s rear tyres tread slightly un-even
    • NoteO/s front tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteWasher pomp split on bonnet pivot

  20. Pass40,538 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,538 miles
    Test number
    579857294134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,196 miles (+2,478)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,196 miles
    Test number
    159861523217
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has chips in sidewall no cords showing

  22. Pass36,718 miles (+5,282)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,718 miles
    Test number
    396505502438
    • NoteN/s front suspension arm rear bush splitting
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall,not canvass showing.tyre is also getting low

  23. Pass31,436 miles (+3,358)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,436 miles
    Test number
    209717401205
    • NoteBoth front lower arms rear bushs soft
    • NoteN/s front tyre low on edges
    • NoteWiper on limit of pass

  24. Pass28,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    244440290179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail28,078 miles (+7,515)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    572730290162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass20,563 miles (+7,053)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,563 miles
    Test number
    334592809498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cut on side wall

  27. Pass13,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    13,510 miles
    Test number
    983970728227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 ZCT

Does LX55 ZCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 ZCT is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 ZCT?
The MOT on LX55 ZCT is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 ZCT done?
LX55 ZCT was recorded at 57,790 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,453 miles a year.
Has LX55 ZCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 ZCT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 ZCT 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 ZCT find?
LX55 ZCT passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: engine tapping noise; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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