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LS55DXZ
2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
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- Registration LS55DXZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
30 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 144,186 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust clamp sleeve corroded
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroding (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 144,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroding (6.1.2 (a))
- centre exhaust clamp sleeve corroded
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,699 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- parking brake needs adjustment
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,203 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,508 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2023Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,508 MI
Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,688 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022 7 Jun 202616 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,455 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021 7 Jun 20262 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,954 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2020 7 Jun 202623 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,930 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2019 7 Jun 202617 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,937 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018 7 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
20 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,706 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
17 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
29 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,197 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2016 7 Jun 202629 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
20 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,617 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2015 7 Jun 202620 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,206 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2014 7 Jun 202624 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,445 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013 7 Jun 202620 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,565 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
21 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,036 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011 7 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,453 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010 7 Jun 20264 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,976 MI
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LS55DXZ was registered on 2005-11-15
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