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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB54 NPVMOT history

LB54 NPV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 71,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,503 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 NPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 NPV was last recorded at 71,503 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,241 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,262 miles
Average per year
3,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,503 miles
  • 2025 – 70,241 miles
  • 2024 – 68,668 miles
  • 2023 – 67,274 miles
  • 2022 – 65,244 miles
  • 2021 – 62,810 miles
  • 2020 – 61,560 miles
  • 2019 – 57,208 miles
  • 2018 – 52,772 miles
  • 2017 – 48,501 miles
  • 2016 – 44,523 miles
  • 2015 – 40,241 miles
  • 2014 – 36,551 miles
  • 2013 – 32,983 miles
  • 2012 – 29,290 miles
  • 2011 – 26,544 miles
  • 2010 – 24,130 miles
  • 2009 – 21,241 miles
  • 2008 – 18,512 miles
  • 2007 – 16,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,503 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT IN HALF.

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,503 miles (+1,262)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,503 miles
    Test number
    614415764673
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,241 miles
    Test number
    106916995237
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,240 miles (+1,572)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    267658688510
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn across inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,668 miles
    Test number
    246519133921
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail68,666 miles (+1,392)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,666 miles
    Test number
    630695756892
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass67,274 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    285864932009
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail67,272 miles (+2,028)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,272 miles
    Test number
    971172245482
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT IN HALF. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING AS WHITE LIGHT. (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CRACKING BUT NO LOSS OF GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,244 miles
    Test number
    430236380089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,244 miles (+2,434)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,244 miles
    Test number
    802978291491
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROPLINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ON. (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass62,810 miles (+1,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    689190563106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass61,560 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,560 miles
    Test number
    712885955967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail61,553 miles (+4,345)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,553 miles
    Test number
    727593860801
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a b s light on . (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy baffels loose in exhaust system. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass57,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,208 miles
    Test number
    792295256016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,207 miles (+4,435)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,207 miles
    Test number
    196863762369
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT. (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass52,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,772 miles
    Test number
    122136623947
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt GAITER IS CRACKING. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING AROUND OUTER SIDEWALL.

  16. Fail52,772 miles (+4,271)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,772 miles
    Test number
    965039065218
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDELIGHT. (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT AND PART MISSING FROM END. (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt GAITER IS CRACKING. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING AROUND OUTER SIDEWALL.

  17. Pass48,501 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    241441091547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil insert (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter has slight loose of grease ,but is sercured to cv joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly cracking around sidewalls

  18. Fail48,501 miles (+3,978)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    195185999341
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has large cracks around sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil insert (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter has slight loose of grease ,but is sercured to cv joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly cracking around sidewalls

  19. Pass44,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    771606270354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

  20. Fail44,523 miles (+4,282)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    462363015523
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN INDICATORS USED,LIGHTS ARE FLASHING.SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY IN UNIT. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT AT INNER END OF GAITER (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

  21. Pass40,241 miles (+3,690)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    375111365044
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass36,551 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,551 miles
    Test number
    525832064076
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail36,551 miles (+3,568)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,551 miles
    Test number
    636832264000
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass32,983 miles (+3,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,983 miles
    Test number
    306424463075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass29,290 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,290 miles
    Test number
    757639662061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    549258461055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,544 miles (+2,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    937747861031
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass24,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,130 miles
    Test number
    513702060084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,130 miles (+2,889)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,130 miles
    Test number
    933722360030
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass21,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,241 miles
    Test number
    290143869080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail21,241 miles (+2,729)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,241 miles
    Test number
    234343169094
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass18,512 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,512 miles
    Test number
    623190578096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass16,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,071 miles
    Test number
    704542287298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 NPV

Does LB54 NPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 NPV is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 NPV?
The MOT on LB54 NPV is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 NPV done?
LB54 NPV was recorded at 71,503 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,010 miles a year.
Has LB54 NPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 NPV has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 NPV 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 NPV find?
LB54 NPV passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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