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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 UMRMOT history

LB54 UMR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,389 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UMR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 UMR was last recorded at 82,389 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,389 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,389 miles
  • 2025 – 80,577 miles
  • 2024 – 78,769 miles
  • 2023 – 77,185 miles
  • 2022 – 75,939 miles
  • 2021 – 74,569 miles
  • 2020 – 73,974 miles
  • 2019 – 72,745 miles
  • 2018 – 70,690 miles
  • 2017 – 65,721 miles
  • 2016 – 60,785 miles
  • 2015 – 56,025 miles
  • 2014 – 50,411 miles
  • 2013 – 45,807 miles
  • 2012 – 41,157 miles
  • 2011 – 36,514 miles
  • 2010 – 31,507 miles
  • 2009 – 24,669 miles
  • 2008 – 19,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,389 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake balance just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,389 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,389 miles
    Test number
    572013407951
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail82,389 miles (+1,812)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,389 miles
    Test number
    125325242439
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,577 miles (+1,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,577 miles
    Test number
    260694865859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,769 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    279679551153
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail78,769 miles (+1,584)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,769 miles
    Test number
    964224877764
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass77,185 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,185 miles
    Test number
    299246963262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake balance just met

  7. Fail77,184 miles (+1,245)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    362976419623
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached lamp unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake balance just met
    • AdvisoryTyre pressures low

  8. Pass75,939 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    926235345500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,569 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,569 miles
    Test number
    263920007209
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail74,569 miles (+595)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,569 miles
    Test number
    665099866076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass73,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    73,974 miles
    Test number
    698029675758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,974 miles (+1,229)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,974 miles
    Test number
    790456747324
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass72,745 miles (+2,055)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    840498419717
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass70,690 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,690 miles
    Test number
    979291799282
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Fail70,664 miles (+4,943)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    914185249979
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass65,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,721 miles
    Test number
    497461999125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,721 miles (+4,936)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,721 miles
    Test number
    268040015347
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,785 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    134856606766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,780 miles (+4,755)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,780 miles
    Test number
    342344615433
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  20. Pass56,025 miles (+5,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,025 miles
    Test number
    539292095095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,411 miles (+4,604)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,411 miles
    Test number
    766646784039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/S steering arm has slight play
    • NoteRear brakes noisey in operation

  22. Pass45,807 miles (+4,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,807 miles
    Test number
    409275093007
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass41,157 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,157 miles
    Test number
    716717302165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,514 miles (+5,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,514 miles
    Test number
    815925291084
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass31,507 miles (+29)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,507 miles
    Test number
    632485500186
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre found cracks on tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre found cuts on tread

  26. Fail31,478 miles (+6,809)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    333924200152
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre found cracks on tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre found cuts on tread

  27. Pass24,669 miles (+4,886)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,669 miles
    Test number
    741285089095
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteTravel on handbrake

  28. Pass19,783 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,783 miles
    Test number
    783322618134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,402 miles
    Test number
    130258018460
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB54 UMR

Does LB54 UMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 UMR is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UMR?
The MOT on LB54 UMR is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 UMR done?
LB54 UMR was recorded at 82,389 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,454 miles a year.
Has LB54 UMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UMR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 UMR 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 UMR find?
LB54 UMR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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