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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB54 UPVMOT history

LB54 UPV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 22,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
22,558 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 UPV was last recorded at 22,558 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2017: 16,280 miles, lower than 16,281 miles on 19 Jan 2017.

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
21,120 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,438 miles
Average per year
742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,558 miles
  • 2025 – 21,120 miles
  • 2024 – 19,154 miles
  • 2022 – 16,862 miles
  • 2021 – 16,299 miles
  • 2020 – 16,294 miles
  • 2019 – 16,287 miles
  • 2018 – 16,283 miles
  • 2017 – 16,280 miles
  • 2016 – 16,252 miles
  • 2015 – 16,073 miles
  • 2014 – 15,905 miles
  • 2013 – 15,439 miles
  • 2012 – 14,858 miles
  • 2011 – 13,503 miles
  • 2010 – 12,103 miles
  • 2009 – 11,323 miles
  • 2008 – 9,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,558 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (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 Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,558 miles (+1,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    22,558 miles
    Test number
    752466293349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass21,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    21,120 miles
    Test number
    420697419473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail21,117 miles (+1,963)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,117 miles
    Test number
    105402033370
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass19,154 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    19,154 miles
    Test number
    638019564345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,862 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    16,862 miles
    Test number
    539728367860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    16,300 miles
    Test number
    771110175642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail16,300 miles (+1)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,300 miles
    Test number
    140646297108
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass16,299 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    16,299 miles
    Test number
    988182978211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,294 miles
    Test number
    668620448202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail16,294 miles (+7)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,294 miles
    Test number
    413259817222
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass16,287 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    16,287 miles
    Test number
    285795956578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,283 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    16,283 miles
    Test number
    119159670861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,280 miles
    Test number
    311872448446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,280 miles (-1)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,280 miles
    Test number
    389005082232
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
  15. Fail16,281 miles (+29)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,281 miles
    Test number
    980372258691
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
  16. Pass16,252 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,252 miles
    Test number
    967006599782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,073 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,073 miles
    Test number
    429719115070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,905 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    15,905 miles
    Test number
    666817314055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,439 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    15,439 miles
    Test number
    119848213458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,858 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    14,858 miles
    Test number
    347160822009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,503 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    13,503 miles
    Test number
    876579311032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,103 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,103 miles
    Test number
    963720120086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,323 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,323 miles
    Test number
    744331329099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,215 miles
    Test number
    653331628065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 UPV

Does LB54 UPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 UPV is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UPV?
The MOT on LB54 UPV is valid until 19 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 UPV done?
LB54 UPV was recorded at 22,558 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 742 miles a year.
Has LB54 UPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UPV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 UPV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 UPV find?
LB54 UPV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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