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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB54 OCWMOT history

LB54 OCW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
100,388 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 OCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 OCW was last recorded at 100,388 miles on 7 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,388 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,388 miles
  • 2025 – 93,636 miles
  • 2024 – 87,955 miles
  • 2023 – 85,927 miles
  • 2021 – 85,054 miles
  • 2020 – 84,318 miles
  • 2018 – 83,613 miles
  • 2017 – 80,830 miles
  • 2016 – 77,633 miles
  • 2015 – 72,308 miles
  • 2014 – 62,570 miles
  • 2013 – 49,197 miles
  • 2012 – 39,738 miles
  • 2011 – 30,532 miles
  • 2010 – 22,699 miles
  • 2009 – 16,888 miles
  • 2008 – 10,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,388 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,388 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    603006493168
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,388 miles (+6,752)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    657047845903
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,636 miles (+29)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    207770370560
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail93,607 miles (+5,652)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,607 miles
    Test number
    410286391202
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass87,955 miles (+13)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    678800644339
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box has slight hole from corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail87,942 miles (+2,015)1 dangerous1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,942 miles
    Test number
    301635729653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Affecting emmisions (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    426148763069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail85,927 miles (+873)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    262218467828
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass85,054 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,054 miles
    Test number
    195138220337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,318 miles
    Test number
    445177479730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,318 miles (+705)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,318 miles
    Test number
    604576310792
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass83,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    830484055241
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail83,613 miles (+2,783)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    769041267950
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass80,830 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,830 miles
    Test number
    361627094547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,633 miles (+5,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,633 miles
    Test number
    786936385836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass72,308 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    616942765152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight binding in offside rear brake

  17. Fail72,295 miles (+9,725)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    209337655183
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight binding in offside rear brake

  18. Pass62,570 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    288934954431
    • NoteRear exhasust silencer heavily corroded
    • NoteSlight grease leak from offside outer cv gaiter

  19. Fail62,570 miles (+13,373)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    839084254128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteRear exhasust silencer heavily corroded
    • NoteSlight grease leak from offside outer cv gaiter

  20. Fail49,197 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,197 miles
    Test number
    328376153189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn outer edge

  21. Pass49,197 miles (+9,459)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,197 miles
    Test number
    509176753186
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn outer edge

  22. Pass39,738 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,738 miles
    Test number
    759440452150
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Fail39,736 miles (+9,204)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,736 miles
    Test number
    558659742175
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass30,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,532 miles
    Test number
    558175241134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Fail30,530 miles (+7,831)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,530 miles
    Test number
    236485741134
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass22,699 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,699 miles
    Test number
    270602050198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,694 miles (+5,806)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,694 miles
    Test number
    224847440122
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass16,888 miles (+6,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,888 miles
    Test number
    834778649136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass10,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,732 miles
    Test number
    884312048165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 OCW

Does LB54 OCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 OCW is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 OCW?
The MOT on LB54 OCW is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 OCW done?
LB54 OCW was recorded at 100,388 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,992 miles a year.
Has LB54 OCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 OCW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 OCW 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 OCW find?
LB54 OCW passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides.

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