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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB54 ANUMOT history

LB54 ANU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 87,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
87,080 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ANU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ANU was last recorded at 87,080 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2013: 54,818 miles, lower than 54,878 miles on 1 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,075 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,080 miles
  • 2024 – 83,137 miles
  • 2023 – 80,596 miles
  • 2022 – 78,962 miles
  • 2021 – 73,123 miles
  • 2020 – 68,109 miles
  • 2019 – 65,463 miles
  • 2018 – 62,364 miles
  • 2017 – 61,259 miles
  • 2016 – 60,966 miles
  • 2015 – 60,356 miles
  • 2014 – 59,406 miles
  • 2013 – 54,818 miles
  • 2012 – 53,085 miles
  • 2011 – 48,783 miles
  • 2010 – 45,551 miles
  • 2009 – 41,078 miles
  • 2008 – 37,255 miles
  • 2007 – 32,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust box is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,080 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,080 miles
    Test number
    444274393231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail87,075 miles (+3,938)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,075 miles
    Test number
    151953611855
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass83,137 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,137 miles
    Test number
    734194526739
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail83,137 miles (+2,541)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,137 miles
    Test number
    103590482039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass80,596 miles (+1,634)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,596 miles
    Test number
    556399812590
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass78,962 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,962 miles
    Test number
    642086648921
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail78,960 miles (+5,837)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    475966268788
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,123 miles
    Test number
    443913557139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail73,123 miles (+5,014)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,123 miles
    Test number
    583220757544
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass68,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,109 miles
    Test number
    421157594376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,109 miles (+2,646)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,109 miles
    Test number
    609904036081
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand Brake has little reserve travel

  12. Pass65,463 miles (+3,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,463 miles
    Test number
    640504921968
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  13. Pass62,364 miles (+1,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    156264283614
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  14. Pass61,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,259 miles
    Test number
    487867146041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail61,259 miles (+293)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,259 miles
    Test number
    839966161726
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass60,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    107871391432
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  17. Fail60,966 miles (+610)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    659064225214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering locking device insecure track rod (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  18. Pass60,356 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,356 miles
    Test number
    440869443369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail60,352 miles (+946)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    339416981707
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,406 miles (+4,588)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,406 miles
    Test number
    359336864287
    • NoteFront brake disc worn + corroded.
    • NoteNear side rear + off side rear tyre perished.
    • NoteRear exhaust box heavely corroded.

  21. Pass54,818 miles (-60)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    329065373444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,878 miles (+1,793)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    595254973201
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass53,085 miles (+4,302)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,085 miles
    Test number
    786722742355
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

  24. Pass48,783 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    165610121397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,551 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    811816220364
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn to the legal limit. Recommend renewing both fron tyres and having the tracking checked

  26. Pass45,551 miles (+4,473)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    960756120392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn to the legal limit. Recommend renewing both fron tyres and having the tracking checked

  27. Pass41,078 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,078 miles
    Test number
    352118649326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear 'upper' side lights not working

  28. Fail41,078 miles (+3,823)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,078 miles
    Test number
    571208549348
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear 'upper' side lights not working

  29. Pass37,255 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,255 miles
    Test number
    460581758435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,666 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,666 miles
    Test number
    864675347394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass30,583 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,583 miles
    Test number
    153781957198
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

  32. Fail30,583 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,583 miles
    Test number
    792991057166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Questions about LB54 ANU

Does LB54 ANU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 ANU expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ANU?
The MOT on LB54 ANU expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 ANU done?
LB54 ANU was recorded at 87,080 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 3,085 miles a year.
Has LB54 ANU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ANU has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 ANU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 ANU find?
LB54 ANU passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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