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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 RUWMOT history

LB54 RUW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 210,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2025
Mileage
210,706 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 RUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 RUW was last recorded at 210,706 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 18,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,124 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
18,582 miles
Average per year
10,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,706 miles
  • 2024 – 192,124 miles
  • 2023 – 183,825 miles
  • 2022 – 176,318 miles
  • 2021 – 169,338 miles
  • 2020 – 165,448 miles
  • 2019 – 164,115 miles
  • 2018 – 158,926 miles
  • 2017 – 143,547 miles
  • 2016 – 132,882 miles
  • 2015 – 121,420 miles
  • 2014 – 111,842 miles
  • 2013 – 100,578 miles
  • 2012 – 82,279 miles
  • 2011 – 68,830 miles
  • 2010 – 58,216 miles
  • 2008 – 44,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail210,706 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing sharp Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • N/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail210,706 miles (+18,582)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,706 miles
    Test number
    620320543782
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing sharp Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass192,124 miles (+8,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    192,124 miles
    Test number
    438784045854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass183,825 miles (+7,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    183,825 miles
    Test number
    961928315112
    • AdvisoryN/s/f headlight lenses poor- on limit

  4. Pass176,318 miles (+6,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    176,318 miles
    Test number
    761120421592
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm rear most bush poor
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link dust cover poor

  5. Pass169,338 miles (+3,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    169,338 miles
    Test number
    815847655665
    • AdvisoryN/s/f cv boot worn

  6. Pass165,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    165,448 miles
    Test number
    372263095652
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low

  7. Fail165,448 miles (+1,333)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,448 miles
    Test number
    149113597059
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low on inner edge

  8. Pass164,115 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,115 miles
    Test number
    908815912117
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

  9. Fail164,105 miles (+5,179)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,105 miles
    Test number
    662443552616
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

  10. Pass158,926 miles (+15,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    158,926 miles
    Test number
    108996398904
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing low`

  11. Pass143,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,547 miles
    Test number
    939765238901
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront no plate chipped
    • AdvisoryOs front tyre worn on edges

  12. Fail143,545 miles (+10,663)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,545 miles
    Test number
    498815976548
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront no plate chipped
    • AdvisoryOs front tyre worn on edges

  13. Pass132,882 miles (+11,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,882 miles
    Test number
    232705601145
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre 2mm 185/60/14

  14. Pass121,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,420 miles
    Test number
    989453775175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,420 miles (+9,578)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,420 miles
    Test number
    548593975148
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake reading weak

  16. Pass111,842 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    299738754428
    • NoteExhaust system corroded not to excess
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm rear most bush poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

  17. Fail111,842 miles (+11,264)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    499307154134
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded not to excess
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm rear most bush poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

  18. Pass100,578 miles (+18,299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    589009373109
    • NoteNs cv boot slight damage, exhaust deteriorating

  19. Pass82,279 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,279 miles
    Test number
    387861782112
    • NoteO/s/f rear most bush poor condition

  20. Fail82,279 miles (+13,449)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,279 miles
    Test number
    787220882167
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f rear most bush poor condition

  21. Pass68,830 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    268373981427
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm bush weak
    • NoteRear box rusty

  22. Fail68,830 miles (+10,614)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    776532881168
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm bush weak
    • NoteRear box rusty

  23. Pass58,216 miles (+14,169)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,216 miles
    Test number
    213598530185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,047 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    440275168317
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel too long

  25. Pass44,047 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    972255968368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel too long

Questions about LB54 RUW

Does LB54 RUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 RUW expired on 30 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 RUW?
The MOT on LB54 RUW expired on 30 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 RUW done?
LB54 RUW was recorded at 210,706 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 10,215 miles a year.
Has LB54 RUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 RUW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 RUW 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 RUW find?
LB54 RUW failed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside, and 10 more.

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