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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

LB54 UPOMOT history

LB54 UPO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,147 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 UPO was last recorded at 101,147 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2017: 47,293 miles, lower than 138,609 miles on 7 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,819 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,328 miles
Average per year
5,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,147 miles
  • 2025 – 94,819 miles
  • 2024 – 79,682 miles
  • 2022 – 74,105 miles
  • 2021 – 67,298 miles
  • 2020 – 61,991 miles
  • 2019 – 55,584 miles
  • 2018 – 48,757 miles
  • 2017 – 47,293 miles
  • 2016 – 138,609 miles
  • 2015 – 33,041 miles
  • 2014 – 29,140 miles
  • 2013 – 25,837 miles
  • 2012 – 22,268 miles
  • 2011 – 17,046 miles
  • 2010 – 14,221 miles
  • 2009 – 11,553 miles
  • 2008 – 8,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,147 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle fitted with under trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,147 miles (+6,328)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,147 miles
    Test number
    589351883471
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass94,819 miles (+15,137)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,819 miles
    Test number
    825605296283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,682 miles (+5,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    647624209330
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished between tread
  4. Pass74,105 miles (+87)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    711568059361
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays
  5. Fail74,018 miles (+6,720)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,018 miles
    Test number
    712437956446
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs insecure (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays
  6. Pass67,298 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,298 miles
    Test number
    148747318205
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail67,298 miles (+5,307)3 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,298 miles
    Test number
    922154989463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass61,991 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,991 miles
    Test number
    592596922984
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail61,991 miles (+6,407)1 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,991 miles
    Test number
    300988653673
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass55,584 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    684740940262
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Fail55,584 miles (+6,827)1 dangerous3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    844285248427
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass48,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    991255629666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Fail48,757 miles (+1,464)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    947604493631
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine management fault light on
  14. Pass47,293 miles (-91,316)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    551552813672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,609 miles (+105,568)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    138,609 miles
    Test number
    644573664694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,041 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,041 miles
    Test number
    487793815002
    • NoteRear tyre cracking
  17. Fail33,041 miles (+3,901)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,041 miles
    Test number
    535923015083
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyre cracking
  18. Pass29,140 miles (+3,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,140 miles
    Test number
    599233804065
    • 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)
  19. Pass25,837 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,837 miles
    Test number
    337851613049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,268 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,268 miles
    Test number
    615731912094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,046 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,046 miles
    Test number
    555281111063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,221 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,221 miles
    Test number
    673994200017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,553 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,553 miles
    Test number
    784637009088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    8,895 miles
    Test number
    443618918026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 UPO

Does LB54 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 UPO is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UPO?
The MOT on LB54 UPO is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 UPO done?
LB54 UPO was recorded at 101,147 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
Has LB54 UPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UPO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 UPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 UPO find?
LB54 UPO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 3 more.

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