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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB54 NPKMOT history

LB54 NPK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,804 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 NPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 NPK was last recorded at 99,804 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 3,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,140 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,664 miles
Average per year
4,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,804 miles
  • 2025 – 96,140 miles
  • 2024 – 89,180 miles
  • 2023 – 80,773 miles
  • 2022 – 71,819 miles
  • 2021 – 70,153 miles
  • 2020 – 69,753 miles
  • 2019 – 66,318 miles
  • 2018 – 62,102 miles
  • 2017 – 57,895 miles
  • 2015 – 51,963 miles
  • 2014 – 40,003 miles
  • 2013 – 33,377 miles
  • 2011 – 27,375 miles
  • 2010 – 20,727 miles
  • 2008 – 15,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,804 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,804 miles (+3,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,804 miles
    Test number
    867319020046
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass96,140 miles (+6,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    810769347737
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,180 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,180 miles
    Test number
    183838868430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

  4. Fail89,180 miles (+8,407)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,180 miles
    Test number
    444160222856
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

  5. Pass80,773 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,773 miles
    Test number
    605120649094
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear screen wash not working

  6. Fail80,773 miles (+8,954)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,773 miles
    Test number
    250008276060
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack excessively leaking on the osf (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear screen wash not working

  7. Pass71,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    668592512857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,819 miles (+1,666)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    321089860821
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass70,153 miles (+400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    134421446652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass69,753 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,753 miles
    Test number
    873307013192
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail69,752 miles (+3,434)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,752 miles
    Test number
    591623118035
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass66,318 miles (+4,216)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,318 miles
    Test number
    541019690265
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass62,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,102 miles
    Test number
    307722080854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,102 miles (+4,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,102 miles
    Test number
    802505741402
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  15. Pass57,895 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,895 miles
    Test number
    144416350550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,963 miles (+7,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,963 miles
    Test number
    911027848356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass44,695 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,695 miles
    Test number
    568366905033
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail44,695 miles (+4,692)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,695 miles
    Test number
    108736705443
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/S/R light slightly insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass40,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    265779504047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,003 miles (+6,626)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    298379404028
    • 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 constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Pass33,377 miles (+6,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,377 miles
    Test number
    156095413091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,375 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,375 miles
    Test number
    568337451329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,308 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,308 miles
    Test number
    189687901081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,727 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,727 miles
    Test number
    770180720077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,726 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,726 miles
    Test number
    613787458368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,257 miles
    Test number
    521226518004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 NPK

Does LB54 NPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 NPK is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 NPK?
The MOT on LB54 NPK is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 NPK done?
LB54 NPK was recorded at 99,804 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,758 miles a year.
Has LB54 NPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 NPK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 NPK 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 NPK find?
LB54 NPK passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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