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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB54 NNWMOT history

LB54 NNW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
114,255 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 NNW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 NNW was last recorded at 114,255 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 3,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,303 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,952 miles
Average per year
5,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,255 miles
  • 2024 – 110,303 miles
  • 2023 – 103,987 miles
  • 2022 – 99,716 miles
  • 2021 – 95,106 miles
  • 2020 – 88,051 miles
  • 2019 – 82,728 miles
  • 2018 – 77,194 miles
  • 2017 – 69,934 miles
  • 2015 – 66,617 miles
  • 2014 – 59,310 miles
  • 2013 – 54,755 miles
  • 2012 – 52,209 miles
  • 2011 – 41,363 miles
  • 2010 – 24,549 miles
  • 2009 – 20,382 miles
  • 2008 – 15,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,255 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded + slight blow from flexi
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/s/r tyre badly cracked/split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,255 miles (+3,952)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,255 miles
    Test number
    867984340643
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded + slight blow from flexi
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge

  2. Pass110,303 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,303 miles
    Test number
    313434445722
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  3. Fail110,241 miles (+6,254)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,241 miles
    Test number
    230933202273
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,987 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,987 miles
    Test number
    766650993023
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre badly cracked/split

  5. Fail103,987 miles (+4,271)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,987 miles
    Test number
    249436966766
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre badly cracked/split

  6. Pass99,716 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,716 miles
    Test number
    203945537837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    419178878720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,106 miles (+138)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    552442961974
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEpc light on

  9. Fail94,968 miles (+6,917)3 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,968 miles
    Test number
    374139913376
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass88,051 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,051 miles
    Test number
    287258817206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,728 miles (+5,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,728 miles
    Test number
    404627981436
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not to hole

  12. Pass77,194 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,194 miles
    Test number
    797377423582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,131 miles (+7,197)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,131 miles
    Test number
    269584553027
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • 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)

  14. Pass69,934 miles (+3,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,934 miles
    Test number
    642151568211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,617 miles (+7,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,617 miles
    Test number
    798939075098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail59,310 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    226559564044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass59,310 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    517859064007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,755 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    946444373097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,209 miles (+10,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,209 miles
    Test number
    598909022291
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,363 miles (+16,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,363 miles
    Test number
    358434031416
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass24,549 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,549 miles
    Test number
    873284250030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,382 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,382 miles
    Test number
    630536009055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,751 miles
    Test number
    620544608054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 NNW

Does LB54 NNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 NNW expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 NNW?
The MOT on LB54 NNW expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 NNW done?
LB54 NNW was recorded at 114,255 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 5,588 miles a year.
Has LB54 NNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 NNW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 NNW 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 NNW find?
LB54 NNW passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust corroded + slight blow from flexi; nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

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