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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 XXPMOT history

LB54 XXP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,664 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XXP was last recorded at 134,664 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,663 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,664 miles
  • 2025 – 125,123 miles
  • 2024 – 112,615 miles
  • 2023 – 100,472 miles
  • 2022 – 89,941 miles
  • 2021 – 80,080 miles
  • 2020 – 73,990 miles
  • 2019 – 64,819 miles
  • 2018 – 62,958 miles
  • 2017 – 58,415 miles
  • 2016 – 54,403 miles
  • 2015 – 49,713 miles
  • 2014 – 45,284 miles
  • 2013 – 40,763 miles
  • 2012 – 36,795 miles
  • 2011 – 32,962 miles
  • 2010 – 29,307 miles
  • 2009 – 24,322 miles
  • 2008 – 17,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,664 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,664 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,664 miles
    Test number
    719582956945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,663 miles (+9,540)3 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,663 miles
    Test number
    787574418087
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass125,123 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    870943927270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,032 miles (+12,417)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,032 miles
    Test number
    929586247246
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,615 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,615 miles
    Test number
    826382074693
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail112,614 miles (+12,142)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,614 miles
    Test number
    591852790831
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass100,472 miles (+10,531)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,472 miles
    Test number
    718709987242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,941 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,941 miles
    Test number
    637160237586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,080 miles (+6,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,080 miles
    Test number
    357693325988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,990 miles (+9,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,990 miles
    Test number
    382772801880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass64,819 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,819 miles
    Test number
    213700016785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,958 miles
    Test number
    187408227940
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing

  13. Fail62,958 miles (+4,543)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,958 miles
    Test number
    199120931207
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing

  14. Pass58,415 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    439164609851
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail58,415 miles (+4,012)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    407539986665
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass54,403 miles (+4,690)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    415703466020
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass49,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,713 miles
    Test number
    721736736503
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail49,713 miles (+4,429)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,713 miles
    Test number
    422932152150
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass45,284 miles (+4,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    799547844250
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass40,763 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    456691223248
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no.plate cracked

  21. Fail40,761 miles (+3,966)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,761 miles
    Test number
    835721923231
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no.plate cracked

  22. Pass36,795 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    745672622276
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail36,795 miles (+3,833)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    366591122414
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass32,962 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    406007631252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,307 miles
    Test number
    952330980146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,307 miles (+4,985)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,307 miles
    Test number
    790740080153
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass24,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,322 miles
    Test number
    402906769063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,322 miles (+6,360)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,322 miles
    Test number
    540956369041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass17,962 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,962 miles
    Test number
    982495228065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKES VERY NOISY.

Questions about LB54 XXP

Does LB54 XXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 XXP is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XXP?
The MOT on LB54 XXP is valid until 23 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 XXP done?
LB54 XXP was recorded at 134,664 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,253 miles a year.
Has LB54 XXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XXP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 XXP 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 XXP find?
LB54 XXP passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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