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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB54 XTKMOT history

LB54 XTK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
67,941 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XTK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XTK was last recorded at 67,941 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,936 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,941 miles
  • 2023 – 66,846 miles
  • 2022 – 63,458 miles
  • 2021 – 58,073 miles
  • 2020 – 53,638 miles
  • 2019 – 51,601 miles
  • 2018 – 50,243 miles
  • 2017 – 49,153 miles
  • 2015 – 47,345 miles
  • 2014 – 44,093 miles
  • 2013 – 40,703 miles
  • 2012 – 37,335 miles
  • 2011 – 34,401 miles
  • 2010 – 31,406 miles
  • 2009 – 27,926 miles
  • 2008 – 24,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,941 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust - rear silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm - rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp insecure

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,941 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,941 miles
    Test number
    932102594113
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust - rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm - rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail67,936 miles (+1,090)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,936 miles
    Test number
    275939718186
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust - rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - lower arm bush centre or pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass66,846 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,846 miles
    Test number
    247322037866
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Fail66,845 miles (+3,387)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,845 miles
    Test number
    122300939111
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass63,458 miles (+5,385)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    781568020241
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
  6. Pass58,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    490730932616
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail58,073 miles (+4,435)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    779342877921
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass53,638 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,638 miles
    Test number
    818685398969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,601 miles
    Test number
    479005753583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,601 miles (+1,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,601 miles
    Test number
    526463872135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass50,243 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,243 miles
    Test number
    834351017628
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corrded
  12. Pass49,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,153 miles
    Test number
    857134991524
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  13. Fail49,153 miles (+1,808)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,153 miles
    Test number
    228633108865
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  14. Pass47,345 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,345 miles
    Test number
    897783303127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,093 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,093 miles
    Test number
    696524524283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,703 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,703 miles
    Test number
    187205623228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,335 miles (+2,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    276226192142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass34,401 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,401 miles
    Test number
    326092521473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,406 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,406 miles
    Test number
    182883020206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,926 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,926 miles
    Test number
    704541819287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,950 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,950 miles
    Test number
    282454718256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,485 miles
    Test number
    691206718000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,485 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,485 miles
    Test number
    992094518041
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LB54 XTK

Does LB54 XTK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 XTK expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XTK?
The MOT on LB54 XTK expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 XTK done?
LB54 XTK was recorded at 67,941 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 2,857 miles a year.
Has LB54 XTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XTK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 XTK 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 XTK find?
LB54 XTK passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust - rear silencer corroded; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm - rear pin/bush, and 1 more.

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