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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 RAUMOT history

LB54 RAU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
84,858 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 RAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 RAU was last recorded at 84,858 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 5,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,282 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,576 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,858 miles
  • 2024 – 79,282 miles
  • 2023 – 73,860 miles
  • 2022 – 67,605 miles
  • 2021 – 65,443 miles
  • 2020 – 62,617 miles
  • 2019 – 57,471 miles
  • 2018 – 54,216 miles
  • 2017 – 51,316 miles
  • 2016 – 48,001 miles
  • 2015 – 42,428 miles
  • 2014 – 38,332 miles
  • 2013 – 33,719 miles
  • 2012 – 28,746 miles
  • 2011 – 24,683 miles
  • 2010 – 19,004 miles
  • 2009 – 15,706 miles
  • 2008 – 13,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    124820558399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,858 miles (+5,576)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    617219936660
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb loose , clip may be missing (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    930370848444
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Fail79,282 miles (+5,422)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    976450881684
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Pass73,860 miles (+6,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    529402739658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,605 miles
    Test number
    223828890495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,605 miles (+2,162)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,605 miles
    Test number
    206076989256
    • MajorBraking system leaking SERVO PIPE (1.1.3 (d))

  8. Pass65,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,443 miles
    Test number
    106549064746
    • 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))

  9. Fail65,442 miles (+2,825)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,442 miles
    Test number
    201395197702
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  10. Pass62,617 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    510821528499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,471 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    718507655189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,216 miles (+2,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,216 miles
    Test number
    289238689395
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass51,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,316 miles
    Test number
    886954981576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,316 miles (+3,315)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,316 miles
    Test number
    859724740622
    • FailureBrake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass48,001 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,001 miles
    Test number
    391254464828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,428 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    605810115085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,332 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,332 miles
    Test number
    179650714411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,719 miles (+4,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,719 miles
    Test number
    398362923025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass28,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,746 miles
    Test number
    165904122439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,746 miles (+4,063)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,746 miles
    Test number
    975163322006
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

  21. Pass24,683 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,683 miles
    Test number
    496646221031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge

  22. Fail24,683 miles (+5,679)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,683 miles
    Test number
    607795821090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge

  23. Pass19,004 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,004 miles
    Test number
    452244510016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,706 miles (+2,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,706 miles
    Test number
    881296519005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass13,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,015 miles
    Test number
    152100018497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 RAU

Does LB54 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 RAU expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 RAU?
The MOT on LB54 RAU expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 RAU done?
LB54 RAU was recorded at 84,858 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has LB54 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 RAU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 RAU 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 RAU find?
LB54 RAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bushes worn.

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