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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB54 NPPMOT history

LB54 NPP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,350 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 NPP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 NPP was last recorded at 122,350 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 3,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,166 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,184 miles
Average per year
5,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,350 miles
  • 2024 – 119,166 miles
  • 2023 – 114,657 miles
  • 2022 – 109,920 miles
  • 2021 – 109,426 miles
  • 2020 – 107,880 miles
  • 2019 – 106,219 miles
  • 2018 – 103,421 miles
  • 2017 – 101,242 miles
  • 2016 – 97,203 miles
  • 2015 – 93,524 miles
  • 2014 – 82,531 miles
  • 2012 – 69,640 miles
  • 2011 – 57,372 miles
  • 2010 – 42,792 miles
  • 2009 – 36,071 miles
  • 2008 – 26,129 miles
  • 2007 – 17,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,350 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,350 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,350 miles
    Test number
    437159762516
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,350 miles (+3,184)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,350 miles
    Test number
    176212659537
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,166 miles (+4,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,166 miles
    Test number
    121270538843
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,657 miles (+25)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,657 miles
    Test number
    529421959307
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE HAS SLITE MISSFIRE
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,632 miles (+4,712)2 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,632 miles
    Test number
    523314271044
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE HAS SLIGHT MISFIRE
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,920 miles (+494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,920 miles
    Test number
    417202209535
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,426 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,426 miles
    Test number
    366384570981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,407 miles (+1,527)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,407 miles
    Test number
    898264067297
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Phone Holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,880 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,880 miles
    Test number
    110628731892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail107,878 miles (+1,659)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,878 miles
    Test number
    791057094842
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,219 miles (+2,798)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,219 miles
    Test number
    488257012018
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass103,421 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    956892826632
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Inner side wall deteriorated.

  13. Fail103,421 miles (+2,179)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    382306429328
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Inner side wall deteriorated.

  14. Pass101,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,242 miles
    Test number
    188917906597
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail101,242 miles (+4,039)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,242 miles
    Test number
    175135350363
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass97,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    576899118514
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail97,203 miles (+3,679)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    959455124310
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass93,524 miles (+10,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,524 miles
    Test number
    389800625126
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass82,531 miles (+5)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,531 miles
    Test number
    536445534087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteMot under wet conditions

  20. Fail82,526 miles (+12,886)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,526 miles
    Test number
    447570434075
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteMot under wet conditions

  21. Pass69,640 miles (+12,268)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,640 miles
    Test number
    477480552314
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi joint deteriorating and has a slight blow
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass57,372 miles (+14,580)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,372 miles
    Test number
    947586141324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,792 miles (+6,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,792 miles
    Test number
    432363740484
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass36,071 miles (+9,942)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,071 miles
    Test number
    880640239352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,129 miles (+8,743)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,129 miles
    Test number
    344276938367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,386 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,386 miles
    Test number
    801795447322
    • NoteHandbrake travel high.

  27. Fail17,386 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,386 miles
    Test number
    941885547335
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high.

Questions about LB54 NPP

Does LB54 NPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 NPP is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 NPP?
The MOT on LB54 NPP is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 NPP done?
LB54 NPP was recorded at 122,350 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,842 miles a year.
Has LB54 NPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 NPP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 NPP 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 NPP find?
LB54 NPP passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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