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LA55DWO
2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
General Information
- Registration LA55DWO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
16
Passes
12
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
17 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 163,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- no reverse light
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,595 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 149,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,080 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,210 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,679 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
9 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,319 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,971 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,515 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020 7 Jun 202618 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,836 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018 7 Jun 20261 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,836 MI
7 Jun 20266 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,015 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2017 7 Jun 20266 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,389 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,161 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 7 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,528 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,208 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,135 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,847 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 23,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,702 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2010 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LA55DWO was registered on 2006-02-27
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