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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 FWJMOT history

LB54 FWJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,753 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 FWJ
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
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 FWJ was last recorded at 102,753 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 8,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,033 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,720 miles
Average per year
4,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,753 miles
  • 2025 – 94,033 miles
  • 2024 – 86,185 miles
  • 2023 – 78,173 miles
  • 2022 – 75,031 miles
  • 2021 – 68,665 miles
  • 2020 – 64,222 miles
  • 2019 – 61,092 miles
  • 2018 – 55,664 miles
  • 2017 – 53,521 miles
  • 2016 – 51,264 miles
  • 2015 – 48,580 miles
  • 2013 – 45,174 miles
  • 2012 – 40,910 miles
  • 2011 – 32,456 miles
  • 2010 – 27,326 miles
  • 2009 – 23,071 miles
  • 2008 – 17,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,753 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,753 miles
    Test number
    238062803172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail102,753 miles (+8,720)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,753 miles
    Test number
    814829175328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass94,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,033 miles
    Test number
    807543070383
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail94,033 miles (+7,848)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,033 miles
    Test number
    359627340683
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass86,185 miles (+8,012)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,185 miles
    Test number
    546687368146
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints plus rear box joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension system has surface corrosion

  6. Pass78,173 miles (+3,142)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,173 miles
    Test number
    976770128199
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,031 miles (+6,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    635431476362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass68,665 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    904528135548
    • Advisory3rd brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail68,664 miles (+4,442)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,664 miles
    Test number
    688005942767
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEPC light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass64,222 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,222 miles
    Test number
    585293118767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,221 miles (+3,129)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,221 miles
    Test number
    334854929506
    • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir/vacuum reservoir slightly damaged vacuum pipe split (servo pipe) (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass61,092 miles (+5,428)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,092 miles
    Test number
    526871882454
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,664 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    682216719721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,521 miles (+2,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    898382665036
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted at time of test

  15. Pass51,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,264 miles
    Test number
    780473213669
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail51,264 miles (+2,684)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,264 miles
    Test number
    841978614208
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,580 miles (+3,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,580 miles
    Test number
    596632615098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass45,174 miles (+4,264)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    215943753379
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded.

  19. Pass40,910 miles (+4,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    585716762328
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded.

  20. Pass36,639 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,639 miles
    Test number
    976699802080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,456 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    336263311022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,326 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,326 miles
    Test number
    432665910026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,071 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,071 miles
    Test number
    571729109078
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass23,071 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,071 miles
    Test number
    663519309039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,935 miles
    Test number
    752552708089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 FWJ

Does LB54 FWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 FWJ is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 FWJ?
The MOT on LB54 FWJ is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 FWJ done?
LB54 FWJ was recorded at 102,753 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,678 miles a year.
Has LB54 FWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 FWJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 FWJ 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 FWJ find?
LB54 FWJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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