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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB54 MWYMOT history

LB54 MWY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
119,723 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 MWY
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
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 MWY was last recorded at 119,723 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 5,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,532 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,191 miles
Average per year
5,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,723 miles
  • 2024 – 114,532 miles
  • 2023 – 107,438 miles
  • 2022 – 98,695 miles
  • 2021 – 92,790 miles
  • 2020 – 84,952 miles
  • 2019 – 83,995 miles
  • 2018 – 82,538 miles
  • 2016 – 77,673 miles
  • 2015 – 74,866 miles
  • 2014 – 71,241 miles
  • 2013 – 59,548 miles
  • 2011 – 48,500 miles
  • 2010 – 36,524 miles
  • 2009 – 28,728 miles
  • 2008 – 19,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,723 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,723 miles (+5,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,723 miles
    Test number
    686891639699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass114,532 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,532 miles
    Test number
    341442133119
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail114,530 miles (+7,092)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,530 miles
    Test number
    244518100162
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass107,438 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,438 miles
    Test number
    930590479132
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail107,438 miles (+8,743)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,438 miles
    Test number
    771637058352
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass98,695 miles (+15)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    462517567874
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,680 miles (+5,890)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,680 miles
    Test number
    311886386899
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,790 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    877873617123
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,788 miles (+7,836)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,788 miles
    Test number
    483243147392
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,952 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    166878704773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

  11. Fail84,949 miles (+954)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,949 miles
    Test number
    336166690327
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

  12. Pass83,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    83,995 miles
    Test number
    455504002799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail83,993 miles (+1,455)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,993 miles
    Test number
    189332749417
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass82,538 miles (+4,865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,538 miles
    Test number
    680427704059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass77,673 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,673 miles
    Test number
    927472773392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,644 miles (+2,778)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,644 miles
    Test number
    300463408084
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass74,866 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,866 miles
    Test number
    937586155108
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail74,866 miles (+3,625)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,866 miles
    Test number
    217573355130
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
    • NoteUnable to open boot

  19. Pass71,241 miles (+11,693)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,241 miles
    Test number
    126249984212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass59,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,548 miles
    Test number
    168018583213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,548 miles (+5,319)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,548 miles
    Test number
    498718283279
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass54,229 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    388309023086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,500 miles (+344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,500 miles
    Test number
    788211641389
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass48,156 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,156 miles
    Test number
    877565711267
    • 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)

  25. Fail48,133 miles (+11,609)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,133 miles
    Test number
    347444011406
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  26. Pass36,524 miles (+7,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,524 miles
    Test number
    184213560011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass28,728 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    181198629056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,899 miles (+791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,899 miles
    Test number
    404240548061
    • NoteFront tyres 2-3 mm (worn on edges).

  29. Pass19,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,108 miles
    Test number
    433253408082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 MWY

Does LB54 MWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 MWY expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 MWY?
The MOT on LB54 MWY expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 MWY done?
LB54 MWY was recorded at 119,723 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 5,750 miles a year.
Has LB54 MWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 MWY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 MWY 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 MWY find?
LB54 MWY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak.

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