Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LB54 MWZMOT history
LB54 MWZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,348 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 75,348 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,899 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 MWZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 MWZ was last recorded at 75,348 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,952 miles · 17 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 396 miles
- Average per year
- 1,899 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,348 miles
- 2025 – 74,952 miles
- 2024 – 74,574 miles
- 2023 – 74,184 miles
- 2022 – 73,628 miles
- 2021 – 73,056 miles
- 2020 – 72,487 miles
- 2019 – 71,829 miles
- 2018 – 70,785 miles
- 2017 – 69,883 miles
- 2016 – 68,665 miles
- 2015 – 67,141 miles
- 2014 – 62,612 miles
- 2013 – 58,582 miles
- 2012 – 53,291 miles
- 2011 – 48,498 miles
- 2010 – 45,100 miles
- 2009 – 42,636 miles
- 2008 – 40,377 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,348 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,348 miles (+396)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 75,348 miles
- Test number
- 595597332662
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass74,952 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 74,952 miles
- Test number
- 313549318135
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail74,952 miles (+378)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,952 miles
- Test number
- 157280268577
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass74,574 miles (+390)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 74,574 miles
- Test number
- 599834316402
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass74,184 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 74,184 miles
- Test number
- 527063943904
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail74,183 miles (+555)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,183 miles
- Test number
- 276441773986
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass73,628 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 73,628 miles
- Test number
- 914890066425
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail73,628 miles (+572)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,628 miles
- Test number
- 690099212024
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass73,056 miles (+569)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 73,056 miles
- Test number
- 718494584543
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,487 miles (+658)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 72,487 miles
- Test number
- 409883718499
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,829 miles (+1,044)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 71,829 miles
- Test number
- 950360125070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 70,785 miles
- Test number
- 164984385295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,785 miles (+902)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,785 miles
- Test number
- 997960631884
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass69,883 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 69,883 miles
- Test number
- 116708205336
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass68,665 miles (+1,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,665 miles
- Test number
- 520641519078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass67,141 miles (+918)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 67,141 miles
- Test number
- 296806595158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,223 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 66,223 miles
- Test number
- 526427125093
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres deteriating
- NoteExhaust system corrodid and front flexi deteriated
- NoteNearside steering tie rod slight play
Fail66,223 miles (+3,611)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,223 miles
- Test number
- 857427725054
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres deteriating
- NoteExhaust system corrodid and front flexi deteriated
- NoteNearside steering tie rod slight play
Pass62,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 62,612 miles
- Test number
- 979669724056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,612 miles (+4,030)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,612 miles
- Test number
- 495678224034
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteO/s front tyre on limit
Pass58,582 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,582 miles
- Test number
- 367537353093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,579 miles (+5,288)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,579 miles
- Test number
- 345133853001
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass53,291 miles (+4,793)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,291 miles
- Test number
- 115953452412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,498 miles (+3,398)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,498 miles
- Test number
- 669424851009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,100 miles (+2,464)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,100 miles
- Test number
- 851941560098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,636 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,636 miles
- Test number
- 534630339011
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,636 miles (+2,259)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 42,636 miles
- Test number
- 850290639028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,377 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 40,377 miles
- Test number
- 454226548079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB54 MWZ
- Does LB54 MWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 MWZ is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 MWZ?
- The MOT on LB54 MWZ is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 MWZ done?
- LB54 MWZ was recorded at 75,348 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,899 miles a year.
- Has LB54 MWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 MWZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 MWZ 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 MWZ find?
- LB54 MWZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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