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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB54 RJYMOT history

LB54 RJY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 61,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,702 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 RJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 RJY was last recorded at 61,702 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,823 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
879 miles
Average per year
2,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,702 miles
  • 2024 – 60,823 miles
  • 2023 – 60,334 miles
  • 2022 – 59,284 miles
  • 2021 – 58,291 miles
  • 2020 – 57,600 miles
  • 2008 – 9,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,702 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,702 miles (+879)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,702 miles
    Test number
    566707923687
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass60,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,823 miles
    Test number
    309310180119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail60,823 miles (+489)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,823 miles
    Test number
    494608928411
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass60,334 miles (+1,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,334 miles
    Test number
    648708136092
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass59,284 miles (+993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,284 miles
    Test number
    964332021257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass58,291 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    603875472617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,600 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    503893874465
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  8. Fail57,599 miles (+48,306)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    176105461984
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have a 'kick up' to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass9,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,293 miles
    Test number
    453439628079
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LB54 RJY

Does LB54 RJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 RJY is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 RJY?
The MOT on LB54 RJY is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 RJY done?
LB54 RJY was recorded at 61,702 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,918 miles a year.
Has LB54 RJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 RJY has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 RJY 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 RJY find?
LB54 RJY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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