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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 BJUMOT history

LB54 BJU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2024
Mileage
120,769 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BJU was last recorded at 120,769 miles on 25 Jan 2023, 14,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,826 miles · 11 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
14,943 miles
Average per year
6,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,769 miles
  • 2021 – 105,826 miles
  • 2020 – 101,035 miles
  • 2019 – 95,592 miles
  • 2018 – 84,707 miles
  • 2017 – 71,816 miles
  • 2016 – 59,050 miles
  • 2015 – 52,861 miles
  • 2014 – 49,907 miles
  • 2013 – 44,182 miles
  • 2012 – 34,152 miles
  • 2011 – 29,201 miles
  • 2009 – 23,803 miles
  • 2008 – 20,575 miles
  • 2007 – 15,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,769 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,769 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,769 miles
    Test number
    255626495455
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail120,769 miles (+14,943)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,769 miles
    Test number
    804028493789
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass105,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,826 miles
    Test number
    559466350991
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail105,826 miles (+4,791)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,826 miles
    Test number
    211032260526
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass101,035 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,035 miles
    Test number
    225930364185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,592 miles (+10,885)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,592 miles
    Test number
    751912573307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,707 miles (+12,891)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,707 miles
    Test number
    119085708737
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,816 miles (+12,766)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,816 miles
    Test number
    369437363846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,050 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    731879652697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail59,015 miles (+6,154)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,015 miles
    Test number
    157944925873
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass52,861 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,861 miles
    Test number
    859265730957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,907 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,907 miles
    Test number
    438175204307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    579069723385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,182 miles (+10,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    345906523399
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass34,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    725416632301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail34,152 miles (+4,951)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    445104632371
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass29,201 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,201 miles
    Test number
    597811241349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,658 miles (+4,855)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,658 miles
    Test number
    676644921065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar drop link, ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar drop link, ball joint dust cover split

  19. Pass23,803 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,803 miles
    Test number
    242315449378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,575 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,575 miles
    Test number
    571026568327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,912 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,912 miles
    Test number
    271901157397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,908 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,908 miles
    Test number
    963818347399
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LB54 BJU

Does LB54 BJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 BJU expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BJU?
The MOT on LB54 BJU expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 BJU done?
LB54 BJU was recorded at 120,769 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2023, an average of 6,937 miles a year.
Has LB54 BJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BJU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 BJU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 BJU find?
LB54 BJU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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