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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 UPHMOT history

LB54 UPH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,271 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UPH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 UPH was last recorded at 118,271 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,511 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,760 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,271 miles
  • 2021 – 113,511 miles
  • 2020 – 105,523 miles
  • 2019 – 97,086 miles
  • 2018 – 84,055 miles
  • 2017 – 77,620 miles
  • 2016 – 67,954 miles
  • 2015 – 61,339 miles
  • 2014 – 51,543 miles
  • 2013 – 40,702 miles
  • 2012 – 28,270 miles
  • 2011 – 17,776 miles
  • 2010 – 10,574 miles
  • 2009 – 6,525 miles
  • 2008 – 5,236 miles
  • 2007 – 3,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,271 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Mirror cover loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,271 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,271 miles
    Test number
    377570594869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,511 miles (+7,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,511 miles
    Test number
    539689948089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,523 miles (+8,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,523 miles
    Test number
    330572654731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,086 miles
    Test number
    579962967204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail97,086 miles (+13,031)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,086 miles
    Test number
    325757692820
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,055 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,055 miles
    Test number
    767382245064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,620 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,620 miles
    Test number
    226629043390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror cover loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail77,618 miles (+9,664)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,618 miles
    Test number
    561862702843
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror cover loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass67,954 miles (+6,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,954 miles
    Test number
    290352683170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop link boot insecure but preventing ingress of dirt etc

  10. Pass61,339 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    985985858748
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges

  11. Fail61,339 miles (+9,796)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    815054201280
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight lens cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long

  12. Pass51,543 miles (+10,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    478633934269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass40,702 miles (+124)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,702 miles
    Test number
    348347843468
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge tread 4mm

  14. Fail40,578 miles (+12,308)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,578 miles
    Test number
    738140643222
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge tread 4mm

  15. Pass28,270 miles (+10,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,270 miles
    Test number
    449086052284
    • NoteBoth rear tyre cracking

  16. Pass17,776 miles (+7,202)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,776 miles
    Test number
    617625051250
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  17. Pass10,574 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    10,574 miles
    Test number
    974638350249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,525 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    6,525 miles
    Test number
    892669239271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,236 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    5,236 miles
    Test number
    354601328231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,975 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    3,975 miles
    Test number
    240787247203
    • NoteEngine uder tray damaged.

Questions about LB54 UPH

Does LB54 UPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 UPH is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UPH?
The MOT on LB54 UPH is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 UPH done?
LB54 UPH was recorded at 118,271 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has LB54 UPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UPH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LB54 UPH 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 UPH find?
LB54 UPH passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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