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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 VTOMOT history

LB54 VTO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,351 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VTO
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 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VTO was last recorded at 74,351 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,095 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,256 miles
Average per year
3,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,351 miles
  • 2025 – 69,095 miles
  • 2024 – 63,965 miles
  • 2023 – 56,660 miles
  • 2022 – 50,760 miles
  • 2021 – 41,315 miles
  • 2020 – 34,392 miles
  • 2019 – 28,440 miles
  • 2018 – 23,450 miles
  • 2017 – 22,529 miles
  • 2016 – 20,903 miles
  • 2015 – 17,616 miles
  • 2014 – 16,651 miles
  • 2013 – 15,684 miles
  • 2012 – 14,686 miles
  • 2011 – 13,768 miles
  • 2010 – 12,177 miles
  • 2009 – 11,271 miles
  • 2008 – 10,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,351 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,351 miles (+5,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    498044360303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass69,095 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    790449056929
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged but not adversely affecting drivers view at time of test. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail69,095 miles (+5,130)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    167651840947
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged but not adversely affecting drivers view at time of test. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,965 miles (+7,305)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    450650086156
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))

  5. Pass56,660 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,660 miles
    Test number
    800098039906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,563 miles (+5,803)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    353202680241
    • MajorBrake hose leaking on an air braking system Servo pipe split (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass50,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    306781458242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake efficiency only just met, it would appear some maintenance or adjustment is required.

  8. Fail50,758 miles (+9,443)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,758 miles
    Test number
    965178998266
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake efficiency only just met, it would appear some maintenance or adjustment is required.

  9. Pass41,315 miles (+6,923)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,315 miles
    Test number
    109013637059
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass34,392 miles (+5,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    847203298306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass28,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    893934902551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,439 miles (+4,989)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,439 miles
    Test number
    825796796270
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass23,450 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,450 miles
    Test number
    860247976069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,255 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,255 miles
    Test number
    626168775488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    22,529 miles
    Test number
    193195200949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,529 miles (+1,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,529 miles
    Test number
    505090795329
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass20,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,903 miles
    Test number
    725982251870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,903 miles (+3,287)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,903 miles
    Test number
    559896617240
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass17,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,616 miles
    Test number
    155707305041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,616 miles (+965)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,616 miles
    Test number
    496866605095
    • FailureNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass16,651 miles (+967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    16,651 miles
    Test number
    705803314014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass15,684 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    15,684 miles
    Test number
    697757103036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,686 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    14,686 miles
    Test number
    576039402084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,768 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    13,768 miles
    Test number
    728804201040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,177 miles
    Test number
    643984910059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail12,177 miles (+906)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,177 miles
    Test number
    152494510438
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass11,271 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,271 miles
    Test number
    682124619070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,316 miles
    Test number
    100547418408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 VTO

Does LB54 VTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VTO is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VTO?
The MOT on LB54 VTO is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 VTO done?
LB54 VTO was recorded at 74,351 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
Has LB54 VTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VTO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 VTO 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 VTO find?
LB54 VTO passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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