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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,422 cc

LB54 RVMMOT history

LB54 RVM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 174,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,190 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 RVM
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
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 RVM was last recorded at 174,190 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,107 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,083 miles
Average per year
8,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,190 miles
  • 2025 – 170,107 miles
  • 2024 – 162,676 miles
  • 2023 – 156,620 miles
  • 2022 – 152,536 miles
  • 2021 – 148,801 miles
  • 2020 – 142,423 miles
  • 2019 – 136,941 miles
  • 2018 – 126,988 miles
  • 2017 – 117,669 miles
  • 2016 – 110,522 miles
  • 2015 – 103,502 miles
  • 2014 – 91,511 miles
  • 2013 – 78,074 miles
  • 2012 – 69,268 miles
  • 2011 – 61,146 miles
  • 2010 – 51,809 miles
  • 2009 – 41,671 miles
  • 2008 – 29,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,190 miles
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Advise rear silencer box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated SAFETY CATCH SIEZED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • EXHAUST DETERIORATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,190 miles (+4,083)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,190 miles
    Test number
    543438549856
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass170,107 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,107 miles
    Test number
    233405180839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail170,102 miles (+7,426)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,102 miles
    Test number
    480917845918
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear silencer box fouling n/s/r road spring

  4. Pass162,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,676 miles
    Test number
    418239931765
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear silencer box deteriorated

  5. Fail162,676 miles (+6,056)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,676 miles
    Test number
    183995894741
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear silencer box deteriorated

  6. Pass156,620 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,620 miles
    Test number
    596247227633
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  7. Fail156,616 miles (+4,080)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,616 miles
    Test number
    237373526190
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX DETERIORATED
    • 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))

  8. Pass152,536 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,536 miles
    Test number
    806119718856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,533 miles (+3,732)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,533 miles
    Test number
    393200001518
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose in housing (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass148,801 miles (+153)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,801 miles
    Test number
    683099709269
    • DangerousNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated SAFETY CATCH SIEZED (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED

  11. Fail148,648 miles (+6,225)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,648 miles
    Test number
    159349674923
    • DangerousNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated SAFETY CATCH SIEZED (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED

  12. Pass142,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,423 miles
    Test number
    716380513008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,421 miles (+5,480)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,421 miles
    Test number
    619524032800
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass136,941 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,941 miles
    Test number
    429165787573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail136,938 miles (+9,950)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,938 miles
    Test number
    680151587096
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass126,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,988 miles
    Test number
    905426108285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,980 miles (+9,311)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,980 miles
    Test number
    914631482165
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass117,669 miles (+7,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,669 miles
    Test number
    206613379281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass110,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,522 miles
    Test number
    873213840235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail110,522 miles (+7,020)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,522 miles
    Test number
    944942333896
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  21. Pass103,502 miles (+480)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,502 miles
    Test number
    158934125017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail103,022 miles (+11,511)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,022 miles
    Test number
    995172915093
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass91,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,511 miles
    Test number
    835062324085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,509 miles (+13,435)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,509 miles
    Test number
    249502424071
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail78,074 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    176827803497
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  26. Pass78,074 miles (+8,806)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    956557903065
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  27. Pass69,268 miles (+8,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    178893912437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass61,146 miles (+9,337)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,146 miles
    Test number
    598027011052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,809 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    313835920022
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  30. Pass51,809 miles (+10,138)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    564065520030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass41,671 miles (+11,783)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,671 miles
    Test number
    932706729045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass29,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,888 miles
    Test number
    173710318461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 RVM

Does LB54 RVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 RVM is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 RVM?
The MOT on LB54 RVM is valid until 25 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 RVM done?
LB54 RVM was recorded at 174,190 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,019 miles a year.
Has LB54 RVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 RVM has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 RVM 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 RVM find?
LB54 RVM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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