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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 XTFMOT history

LB54 XTF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 107,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,742 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XTF
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
4 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XTF was last recorded at 107,742 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,336 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,406 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,742 miles
  • 2025 – 103,336 miles
  • 2024 – 99,588 miles
  • 2023 – 96,967 miles
  • 2022 – 93,097 miles
  • 2021 – 90,184 miles
  • 2020 – 87,197 miles
  • 2019 – 84,303 miles
  • 2017 – 72,790 miles
  • 2016 – 65,639 miles
  • 2015 – 61,042 miles
  • 2014 – 59,364 miles
  • 2013 – 55,761 miles
  • 2012 – 51,139 miles
  • 2011 – 47,241 miles
  • 2009 – 37,536 miles
  • 2008 – 28,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,742 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust back box in bad condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,742 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,742 miles
    Test number
    464426644497
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail107,742 miles (+4,406)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,742 miles
    Test number
    743799150319
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass103,336 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    859553877849
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Fail103,336 miles (+3,748)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    296728055952
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass99,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,588 miles
    Test number
    585558121479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,588 miles (+2,621)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,588 miles
    Test number
    202412654606
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass96,967 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    273347775036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,948 miles (+3,851)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,948 miles
    Test number
    385502964475
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass93,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    307672576290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,097 miles (+2,913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,097 miles
    Test number
    106156728396
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass90,184 miles (+2,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,184 miles
    Test number
    995524503044
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass87,197 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,197 miles
    Test number
    892539250603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    188325283093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,303 miles (+11,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    916922325850
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass72,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    412662535435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,790 miles (+7,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    669096458256
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass65,639 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    836723660126
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in bad condition

  18. Fail65,637 miles (+1,167)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,637 miles
    Test number
    795990427006
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in bad condition

  19. Fail64,470 miles (+3,428)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    359065381639
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass61,042 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,042 miles
    Test number
    497560255193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,364 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,364 miles
    Test number
    546281464222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box is deteriorated

  22. Fail59,364 miles (+3,603)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,364 miles
    Test number
    955001764270
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box is deteriorated

  23. Pass55,761 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,761 miles
    Test number
    188466493135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is deteriorated

  24. Fail55,761 miles (+4,622)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,761 miles
    Test number
    225254093192
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is deteriorated

  25. Pass51,139 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,139 miles
    Test number
    389699842468
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  26. Fail51,139 miles (+3,898)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,139 miles
    Test number
    556639442273
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  27. Pass47,241 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,241 miles
    Test number
    115744901237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  28. Fail47,241 miles (+9,705)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,241 miles
    Test number
    396004301424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  29. Pass37,536 miles (+9,430)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,536 miles
    Test number
    924715709299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smeer

  30. Pass28,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,106 miles
    Test number
    161319248485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 XTF

Does LB54 XTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 XTF is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XTF?
The MOT on LB54 XTF is valid until 24 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 XTF done?
LB54 XTF was recorded at 107,742 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has LB54 XTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XTF has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 XTF 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 XTF find?
LB54 XTF passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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