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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,422 cc

LB54 RVCMOT history

LB54 RVC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,670 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 RVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 RVC was last recorded at 135,670 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,666 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,670 miles
  • 2025 – 123,669 miles
  • 2024 – 113,677 miles
  • 2023 – 100,963 miles
  • 2022 – 95,482 miles
  • 2021 – 95,413 miles
  • 2020 – 91,792 miles
  • 2019 – 88,193 miles
  • 2018 – 82,703 miles
  • 2017 – 74,029 miles
  • 2016 – 64,185 miles
  • 2015 – 50,907 miles
  • 2014 – 39,821 miles
  • 2013 – 28,506 miles
  • 2012 – 26,912 miles
  • 2011 – 26,070 miles
  • 2010 – 21,592 miles
  • 2009 – 16,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,670 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" Bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axel front bushes degraded o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of testRecorded at 3 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on both edges: Advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test Electrics socket wedged behind rear bumper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,670 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,670 miles
    Test number
    218238109174
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" Bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axel front bushes degraded o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  2. Fail135,666 miles (+11,997)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,666 miles
    Test number
    269999389053
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axel front bushes degraded o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  3. Pass123,669 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,669 miles
    Test number
    406058492053
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axel: Both o/s and n/s/f bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  4. Fail123,669 miles (+9,992)1 dangerous4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,669 miles
    Test number
    875464705657
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axel: Both o/s and n/s/f bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  5. Pass113,677 miles (+96)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,677 miles
    Test number
    155142282756
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on both edges: Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test Electrics socket wedged behind rear bumper

  6. Fail113,581 miles (+12,618)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,581 miles
    Test number
    180713712677
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Smooth on edges and incorrect size (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine ECU not secured in engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Part appears to be recently replaced, further investigation advised
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on both edges: Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test Electrics socket wedged behind rear bumper

  7. Pass100,963 miles (+5,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,963 miles
    Test number
    544840751558
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass95,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    261451519820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail95,482 miles (+69)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    433865350177
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail95,413 miles (+3,621)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,413 miles
    Test number
    979338261370
    • MajorBrake hose connection leaking on an air braking system Brake servo hose split/cracked (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Bulb loose in holder (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Offside front inner rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre excessively worn on inner edge

  11. Pass91,792 miles (+3,599)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,792 miles
    Test number
    239635373900
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass88,193 miles (+5,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,193 miles
    Test number
    773998070789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass82,703 miles (+8,674)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    842413620352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,029 miles (+9,844)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    467625438319
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres starting to slight crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  15. Pass64,185 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    458979110147
    • AdvisoryRear TYRES BOTH CRACKED

  16. Fail64,184 miles (+13,277)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,184 miles
    Test number
    822096241639
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear TYRES BOTH CRACKED

  17. Pass50,907 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    549719303733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail50,608 miles (+10,787)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    833643332425
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,821 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,821 miles
    Test number
    598136694254
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail39,621 miles (+11,115)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,621 miles
    Test number
    948120494267
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass28,506 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,506 miles
    Test number
    296146273262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,912 miles
    Test number
    789907972299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,912 miles (+842)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,912 miles
    Test number
    895187872283
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass26,070 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,070 miles
    Test number
    687193681214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,592 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,592 miles
    Test number
    690481190242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,572 miles (+5,151)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,572 miles
    Test number
    394318680466
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass16,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,421 miles
    Test number
    142461409380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 RVC

Does LB54 RVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 RVC is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 RVC?
The MOT on LB54 RVC is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 RVC done?
LB54 RVC was recorded at 135,670 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,284 miles a year.
Has LB54 RVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 RVC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 RVC 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 RVC find?
LB54 RVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "d" bushes have play; nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edge, and 3 more.

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