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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 XTMMOT history

LB54 XTM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2026
Mileage
138,770 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XTM was last recorded at 138,770 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 8,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,953 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8,817 miles
Average per year
6,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,770 miles
  • 2024 – 129,953 miles
  • 2023 – 115,939 miles
  • 2021 – 110,693 miles
  • 2020 – 97,243 miles
  • 2018 – 88,614 miles
  • 2017 – 74,598 miles
  • 2016 – 67,417 miles
  • 2015 – 62,561 miles
  • 2014 – 58,031 miles
  • 2013 – 51,778 miles
  • 2012 – 46,845 miles
  • 2011 – 42,120 miles
  • 2010 – 37,660 miles
  • 2009 – 31,771 miles
  • 2008 – 24,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,770 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,770 miles (+8,817)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,770 miles
    Test number
    453001379154
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass129,953 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,953 miles
    Test number
    794303386397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,941 miles (+14,002)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,941 miles
    Test number
    299376309730
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass115,939 miles (+5,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,939 miles
    Test number
    779382715272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,693 miles (+8,083)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,693 miles
    Test number
    600792726173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,610 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,610 miles
    Test number
    650087723288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail102,596 miles (+5,353)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,596 miles
    Test number
    517103234200
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass97,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    275554453279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail97,243 miles (+8,629)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    593546991443
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass88,614 miles (+6,254)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,614 miles
    Test number
    172634466894
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass82,360 miles (+7,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,360 miles
    Test number
    717599277226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass74,598 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,598 miles
    Test number
    851288258928
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail74,598 miles (+7,181)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,598 miles
    Test number
    127669781900
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass67,417 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,417 miles
    Test number
    228534073130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail67,368 miles (+4,807)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,368 miles
    Test number
    110949487984
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass62,561 miles (+4,530)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,561 miles
    Test number
    825033105098
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass58,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,031 miles
    Test number
    237958514037
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail58,031 miles (+6,253)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,031 miles
    Test number
    338868814058
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass51,778 miles (+4,933)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,778 miles
    Test number
    365126823008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low in tread

  20. Pass46,845 miles (+4,725)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    709716012098
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass42,120 miles (+4,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,120 miles
    Test number
    377562321028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass37,660 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    603545910090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,771 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,771 miles
    Test number
    661865919063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,692 miles (+7,669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,692 miles
    Test number
    623303119062
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass24,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,023 miles
    Test number
    173489318046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail24,021 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,021 miles
    Test number
    651959518056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB54 XTM

Does LB54 XTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 XTM expired on 9 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XTM?
The MOT on LB54 XTM expired on 9 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 XTM done?
LB54 XTM was recorded at 138,770 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 6,727 miles a year.
Has LB54 XTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XTM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 XTM 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 XTM find?
LB54 XTM passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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