Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LB54 EXCMOT history
LB54 EXC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,785 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 79,785 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,426 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 EXC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 EXC was last recorded at 79,785 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,782 miles · 9 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,426 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,785 miles
- 2024 – 76,602 miles
- 2020 – 72,592 miles
- 2019 – 67,553 miles
- 2018 – 62,908 miles
- 2017 – 58,349 miles
- 2016 – 55,059 miles
- 2015 – 51,408 miles
- 2014 – 47,583 miles
- 2013 – 44,260 miles
- 2012 – 37,208 miles
- 2011 – 31,612 miles
- 2010 – 27,855 miles
- 2009 – 23,313 miles
- 2008 – 18,566 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,785 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside rear tyre valve deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear exhaust box deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,785 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 79,785 miles
- Test number
- 347568750038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,782 miles (+75)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,782 miles
- Test number
- 818193972224
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fail79,707 miles (+3,105)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,707 miles
- Test number
- 986668706754
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass76,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 76,602 miles
- Test number
- 805864695162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,602 miles (+4,010)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,602 miles
- Test number
- 790145664943
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass72,592 miles (+5,039)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 72,592 miles
- Test number
- 765050454529
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking through tread
Pass67,553 miles (+4,645)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,553 miles
- Test number
- 617179302624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,908 miles (+4,559)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 62,908 miles
- Test number
- 460166799705
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,349 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 58,349 miles
- Test number
- 682028888240
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating
Fail58,334 miles (+3,275)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,334 miles
- Test number
- 830592479807
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating
Pass55,059 miles (+3,651)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 55,059 miles
- Test number
- 732252305904
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded
Pass51,408 miles (+3,825)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 51,408 miles
- Test number
- 266265965056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,583 miles (+3,323)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 47,583 miles
- Test number
- 939559754024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass44,260 miles (+7,052)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 44,260 miles
- Test number
- 826180163065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,208 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 37,208 miles
- Test number
- 705411062035
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre split on inner sidewall
Fail37,208 miles (+5,596)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,208 miles
- Test number
- 698151762025
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre split on inner sidewall
Pass31,612 miles (+3,757)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 31,612 miles
- Test number
- 526856151036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,855 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 27,855 miles
- Test number
- 151100220437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,850 miles (+4,537)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,850 miles
- Test number
- 143028210427
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass23,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 23,313 miles
- Test number
- 522066319068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,311 miles (+4,745)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,311 miles
- Test number
- 611756219073
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass18,566 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 18,566 miles
- Test number
- 752918128085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight damage to offside front tyre and offside rear tyre outer side wall
Questions about LB54 EXC
- Does LB54 EXC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 EXC is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 EXC?
- The MOT on LB54 EXC is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 EXC done?
- LB54 EXC was recorded at 79,785 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,426 miles a year.
- Has LB54 EXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 EXC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 EXC 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 EXC find?
- LB54 EXC passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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