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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

LB54 GAOMOT history

LB54 GAO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
153,430 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GAO was last recorded at 153,430 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,430 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,430 miles
  • 2021 – 150,657 miles
  • 2019 – 140,382 miles
  • 2018 – 139,113 miles
  • 2017 – 133,976 miles
  • 2016 – 129,061 miles
  • 2015 – 123,713 miles
  • 2014 – 118,120 miles
  • 2013 – 112,263 miles
  • 2012 – 106,831 miles
  • 2011 – 101,073 miles
  • 2010 – 96,450 miles
  • 2009 – 89,889 miles
  • 2008 – 69,387 miles
  • 2007 – 50,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,430 miles
  • AdvisoryCORROSION AND OIL LEAKRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,430 miles
    Test number
    722994357749
    • AdvisoryCORROSION AND OIL LEAK

  2. Fail153,430 miles (+2,773)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,430 miles
    Test number
    629846296141
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION AND OIL LEAK

  3. Pass150,657 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    631426698838
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail150,657 miles (+10,275)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    122395756772
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high N/S AND O/S (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,382 miles (+1,269)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,382 miles
    Test number
    773470828789
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,113 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,113 miles
    Test number
    213074937008
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail139,113 miles (+5,137)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,113 miles
    Test number
    382345717600
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass133,976 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,976 miles
    Test number
    769795093221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,973 miles (+4,912)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,973 miles
    Test number
    704842130333
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass129,061 miles (+5,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,061 miles
    Test number
    721078121799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass123,713 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,713 miles
    Test number
    199849899828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,120 miles (+5,857)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,120 miles
    Test number
    476922744399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST OUTER CASEING

  13. Pass112,263 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    112,263 miles
    Test number
    368843943349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,831 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,831 miles
    Test number
    295743742375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail106,821 miles (+5,748)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,821 miles
    Test number
    238582042378
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass101,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    636249331388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail101,070 miles (+4,620)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,070 miles
    Test number
    536779531318
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass96,450 miles (+6,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    233045730315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass89,889 miles (+14)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    89,889 miles
    Test number
    534351849329
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on edges
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge
    • NoteVarious minor chips in windscreen

  20. Fail89,875 miles (+20,488)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,875 miles
    Test number
    234388729389
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on edges
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge
    • NoteVarious minor chips in windscreen

  21. Pass69,387 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    954213438337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,145 miles (+18,602)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,145 miles
    Test number
    253209728370
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge
    • NoteVariuos minor chips in windscreen

  23. Fail50,543 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,543 miles
    Test number
    194307937322
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,543 miles
    Test number
    684117037359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 GAO

Does LB54 GAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 GAO expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GAO?
The MOT on LB54 GAO expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 GAO done?
LB54 GAO was recorded at 153,430 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 6,994 miles a year.
Has LB54 GAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GAO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 GAO 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 GAO find?
LB54 GAO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: corrosion and oil leak.

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