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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,396 cc

LB54 RBUMOT history

LB54 RBU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
107,030 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 RBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 RBU was last recorded at 107,030 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 4,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,047 miles · 22 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,983 miles
Average per year
5,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,030 miles
  • 2024 – 102,047 miles
  • 2023 – 96,432 miles
  • 2022 – 89,028 miles
  • 2021 – 77,773 miles
  • 2020 – 68,647 miles
  • 2019 – 61,968 miles
  • 2018 – 55,224 miles
  • 2017 – 49,525 miles
  • 2016 – 43,586 miles
  • 2015 – 36,700 miles
  • 2014 – 30,977 miles
  • 2013 – 26,645 miles
  • 2012 – 22,786 miles
  • 2011 – 19,793 miles
  • 2010 – 18,531 miles
  • 2009 – 16,071 miles
  • 2008 – 13,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,030 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,030 miles (+4,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,030 miles
    Test number
    703226078784
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,047 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,047 miles
    Test number
    332475954141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,432 miles (+7,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,432 miles
    Test number
    646589763549
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    766495993738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,027 miles (+11,254)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,027 miles
    Test number
    815249017757
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,773 miles
    Test number
    811530436506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,773 miles (+9,126)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,773 miles
    Test number
    745392459620
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitting correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass68,647 miles (+6,679)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,647 miles
    Test number
    730170830872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,968 miles
    Test number
    676756714339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,968 miles (+6,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,968 miles
    Test number
    699829691391
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass55,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,224 miles
    Test number
    374628258702
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail55,224 miles (+5,699)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,224 miles
    Test number
    341562433948
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass49,525 miles (+5,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,525 miles
    Test number
    621861456049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass43,586 miles (+6,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    385312280972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass36,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,700 miles
    Test number
    785053235046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,700 miles (+5,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,700 miles
    Test number
    147903535001
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass30,977 miles (+4,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,977 miles
    Test number
    757427534068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass26,645 miles (+3,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,645 miles
    Test number
    948052043018
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

  19. Pass22,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,786 miles
    Test number
    488822672067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,786 miles (+2,993)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,786 miles
    Test number
    496052772071
    • 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)

  21. Pass19,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,793 miles
    Test number
    615643881024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,793 miles (+1,262)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,793 miles
    Test number
    706293681064
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront disc's worn

  23. Pass18,531 miles (+2,460)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,531 miles
    Test number
    760858570002
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall cut
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall cut

  24. Pass16,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,071 miles
    Test number
    102379989404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,071 miles (+2,789)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,071 miles
    Test number
    161627889453
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/inner front tyre wall cut
    • NoteN/s/outter front tyre wall cut

  26. Pass13,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,282 miles
    Test number
    530502788073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 RBU

Does LB54 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 RBU expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 RBU?
The MOT on LB54 RBU expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 RBU done?
LB54 RBU was recorded at 107,030 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 5,386 miles a year.
Has LB54 RBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 RBU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 RBU 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 RBU find?
LB54 RBU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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