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LB55SSX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
General Information
- Registration LB55SSX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expires 28 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,643 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2026 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,667 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,853 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,187 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,682 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,856 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,856 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,141 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,141 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front 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))
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,656 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs worn
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,329 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202625 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,240 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- front brake discs worn
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,374 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,831 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015Advisory 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)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,369 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,605 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202629 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,666 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,666 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,888 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202618 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,260 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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LB55SSX was registered on 2005-12-22
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