Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LB54 GZDMOT history
LB54 GZD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,025 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 154,025 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 GZD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 GZD was last recorded at 154,025 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 9,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,406 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,619 miles
- Average per year
- 7,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,025 miles
- 2025 – 144,406 miles
- 2024 – 133,445 miles
- 2023 – 129,628 miles
- 2022 – 127,218 miles
- 2021 – 120,813 miles
- 2020 – 112,625 miles
- 2019 – 107,290 miles
- 2018 – 100,894 miles
- 2017 – 95,266 miles
- 2015 – 88,513 miles
- 2014 – 81,608 miles
- 2013 – 76,558 miles
- 2012 – 64,592 miles
- 2011 – 56,316 miles
- 2010 – 48,404 miles
- 2009 – 33,993 miles
- 2008 – 26,148 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,025 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from radiator
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,025 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 154,025 miles
- Test number
- 348796089013
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
Fail154,025 miles (+9,619)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,025 miles
- Test number
- 309115280735
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
Pass144,406 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 144,406 miles
- Test number
- 758579268331
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,406 miles (+10,961)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,406 miles
- Test number
- 539791181653
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle requires stripping. uneven application and squealing in rollers (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,445 miles (+3,817)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 133,445 miles
- Test number
- 514291676573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,628 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 129,628 miles
- Test number
- 175769009109
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface UNIT FULL OF WATER (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail129,627 miles (+2,409)2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,627 miles
- Test number
- 971817327232
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface UNIT FULL OF WATER (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass127,218 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 127,218 miles
- Test number
- 660339328626
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside body damage
Fail127,218 miles (+6,405)1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,218 miles
- Test number
- 414844081682
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside body damage
Pass120,813 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 120,813 miles
- Test number
- 399341385322
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,813 miles (+8,188)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,813 miles
- Test number
- 745839929060
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,625 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 112,625 miles
- Test number
- 824501402242
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR LOWER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Fail112,625 miles (+5,335)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,625 miles
- Test number
- 826229743759
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR LOWER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Pass107,290 miles (+6,396)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 107,290 miles
- Test number
- 450307210329
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,894 miles (+5,628)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 100,894 miles
- Test number
- 727817531735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,266 miles (+6,753)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 95,266 miles
- Test number
- 372613651091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 88,513 miles
- Test number
- 142002252778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,497 miles (+6,889)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,497 miles
- Test number
- 980048393015
- 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)
Pass81,608 miles (+5,050)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 81,608 miles
- Test number
- 785289084265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,558 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 76,558 miles
- Test number
- 777805213370
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
Fail76,558 miles (+11,966)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,558 miles
- Test number
- 929662413347
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
Pass64,592 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 64,592 miles
- Test number
- 185132452384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,592 miles (+8,276)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,592 miles
- Test number
- 255402352358
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass56,316 miles (+7,912)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 56,316 miles
- Test number
- 189014251382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,404 miles (+7,578)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 48,404 miles
- Test number
- 450473060362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 40,826 miles
- Test number
- 854335700054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,826 miles (+6,833)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,826 miles
- Test number
- 543835400037
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass33,993 miles (+7,845)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 33,993 miles
- Test number
- 661312519004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 26,148 miles
- Test number
- 904544818063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 GZD
- Does LB54 GZD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 GZD is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 GZD?
- The MOT on LB54 GZD is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 GZD done?
- LB54 GZD was recorded at 154,025 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 7,037 miles a year.
- Has LB54 GZD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 GZD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB54 GZD 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 GZD find?
- LB54 GZD passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front coolant leak radiator.
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