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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB54 EKUMOT history

LB54 EKU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,030 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 EKU
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
9 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 EKU was last recorded at 77,030 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,073 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
957 miles
Average per year
3,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,030 miles
  • 2024 – 76,073 miles
  • 2023 – 75,326 miles
  • 2022 – 74,461 miles
  • 2021 – 73,451 miles
  • 2020 – 71,676 miles
  • 2019 – 69,730 miles
  • 2018 – 69,355 miles
  • 2017 – 66,919 miles
  • 2016 – 62,753 miles
  • 2015 – 56,419 miles
  • 2014 – 50,054 miles
  • 2013 – 44,401 miles
  • 2012 – 39,024 miles
  • 2011 – 28,857 miles
  • 2010 – 19,250 miles
  • 2009 – 14,782 miles
  • 2008 – 12,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,030 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Both front tyres Worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,030 miles (+957)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,030 miles
    Test number
    844918352752
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass76,073 miles (+747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,073 miles
    Test number
    466247877867
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass75,326 miles (+865)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,326 miles
    Test number
    500743703348
    • MinorFront Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,461 miles
    Test number
    838036862956
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  5. Fail74,461 miles (+1,010)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,461 miles
    Test number
    345771954267
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  6. Pass73,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,451 miles
    Test number
    956521977292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,344 miles (+1,668)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,344 miles
    Test number
    587587686590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracks on the inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,676 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,676 miles
    Test number
    885275560837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,730 miles (+375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    173468153431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass69,355 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,355 miles
    Test number
    285686587160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,353 miles (+2,434)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    509780503562
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,919 miles (+4,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,919 miles
    Test number
    979581534542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass62,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,753 miles
    Test number
    197502401975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,751 miles (+6,332)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,751 miles
    Test number
    174789826161
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass56,419 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,419 miles
    Test number
    290834179014
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres Worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail56,346 miles (+6,292)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    939361883969
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres Worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail50,054 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,054 miles
    Test number
    627483604365
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass50,054 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,054 miles
    Test number
    826783504333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,401 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,401 miles
    Test number
    448626903435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail44,329 miles (+5,305)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,329 miles
    Test number
    417154703462
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass39,024 miles (+10,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,024 miles
    Test number
    298044922394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,857 miles
    Test number
    365688501334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,857 miles (+9,607)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,857 miles
    Test number
    498498201357
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass19,250 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,250 miles
    Test number
    700222810385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,782 miles (+2,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,782 miles
    Test number
    491505119364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass12,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,258 miles
    Test number
    420022228408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 EKU

Does LB54 EKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 EKU is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 EKU?
The MOT on LB54 EKU is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 EKU done?
LB54 EKU was recorded at 77,030 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,816 miles a year.
Has LB54 EKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 EKU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 EKU 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 EKU find?
LB54 EKU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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