VOLKSWAGEN POLO WU55LXW has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,908 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 15:06.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Wednesday 16th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

WU55LXW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 2026140,908 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 2025140,559 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Devoid Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Handbrake Excessive Travel
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 202414TH NOVEMBER 2025127,955 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2024127,955 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202314TH NOVEMBER 2024114,292 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2023114,242 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202214TH NOVEMBER 2023101,191 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 2022101,191 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  3. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 202112TH NOVEMBER 202286,955 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt All Belts
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 202186,955 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Clip Missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working Side Indicater (in Mirror) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt All Belts
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Water Ingress
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Water Ingress
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202012TH NOVEMBER 202174,592 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 202074,592 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 201930TH OCTOBER 202062,700 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Possibly Rocker Cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Fuel Flap Missing
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 201962,700 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Not Tested Light Ip Operative (4.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working All Stop Lights In/op (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Possibly Rocker Cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Fuel Flap Missing
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201810TH OCTOBER 201951,006 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201727TH NOVEMBER 201843,274 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Cracked
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. ADVISORY - Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Sides Rear (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 201743,274 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Legal Limit 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Legal Limit 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Cracked
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  10. ADVISORY - Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Sides Rear (1.4.a.2f)
  11. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20167TH SEPTEMBER 201736,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 20151ST SEPTEMBER 201631,683 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 20141ST SEPTEMBER 201529,571 MI
FAILED16TH AUGUST 201429,571 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED16TH AUGUST 20131ST SEPTEMBER 201426,575 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201323,660 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201220,356 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 20101ST SEPTEMBER 201117,017 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 20091ST SEPTEMBER 201013,822 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 20081ST SEPTEMBER 200910,511 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WU55LXW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

WU55LXW MOT Comments

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WU55LXW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,908 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,045 miles

WU55LXW FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration WU55LXW was manufactured on Thursday 1st September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 140,908 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,045 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WU55LXW has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 57 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 18 Major, 3 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does WU55LXW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 WU55LXW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WU55LXW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 WU55LXW does have Tax. Read more

When does WU55LXW Tax expire?

The current Tax for WU55LXW will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WU55LXW MOT expire?

The current MOT for WU55LXW will expire in 7 months on Wednesday 16th December 2026. Read more

When did WU55LXW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WU55LXW was on Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 15:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WU55LXW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WU55LXW we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WU55LXW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WU55LXW we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WU55LXW?

WU55LXW is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has WU55LXW done?

The odometer reading for WU55LXW at the last MOT in December 2025 was 140,908 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,045 miles per year. Read more

How old is WU55LXW?

The vehicle WU55LXW was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st September 2005. Read more

What colour is WU55LXW?

The official colour of WU55LXW is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WU55LXW have?

WU55LXW has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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