Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LB54 XXWMOT history
LB54 XXW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 93,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 May 2026
- Mileage
- 93,440 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,610 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 XXW
- 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
- 7 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 XXW was last recorded at 93,440 miles on 19 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,440 miles · 17 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,610 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 93,440 miles
- 2024 – 86,078 miles
- 2023 – 78,716 miles
- 2022 – 76,708 miles
- 2021 – 75,607 miles
- 2020 – 74,060 miles
- 2019 – 72,352 miles
- 2018 – 67,236 miles
- 2017 – 58,339 miles
- 2016 – 45,484 miles
- 2015 – 34,925 miles
- 2014 – 31,419 miles
- 2013 – 29,140 miles
- 2012 – 26,835 miles
- 2011 – 23,858 miles
- 2010 – 19,957 miles
- 2009 – 16,620 miles
- 2008 – 13,629 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,440 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,440 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 93,440 miles
- Test number
- 499656885543
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail93,440 miles (+7,362)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,440 miles
- Test number
- 619771634826
- 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,078 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 86,078 miles
- Test number
- 824568707942
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail86,078 miles (+7,362)4 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,078 miles
- Test number
- 824131520590
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,716 miles (+2,008)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 78,716 miles
- Test number
- 384313566326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,708 miles (+1,101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 76,708 miles
- Test number
- 359606423774
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass75,607 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 75,607 miles
- Test number
- 837721009917
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly.
Fail75,606 miles (+1,546)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,606 miles
- Test number
- 355255944325
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly.
Pass74,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 74,060 miles
- Test number
- 445813115705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,060 miles (+1,708)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,060 miles
- Test number
- 159456347169
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass72,352 miles (+5,116)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 72,352 miles
- Test number
- 782980356862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,236 miles (+8,897)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 67,236 miles
- Test number
- 903671548177
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,339 miles (+12,855)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 58,339 miles
- Test number
- 296764724218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 45,484 miles
- Test number
- 152064648455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,484 miles (+10,559)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,484 miles
- Test number
- 788624156720
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)
Fail34,925 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,925 miles
- Test number
- 227407965477
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,925 miles (+784)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 34,925 miles
- Test number
- 268287365180
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,141 miles (+9)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 34,141 miles
- Test number
- 106427025034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEml light on
- NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall perished
Fail34,132 miles (+2,713)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,132 miles
- Test number
- 867636925057
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEml light on
- NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall perished
Pass31,419 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 31,419 miles
- Test number
- 278734314061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,370 miles (+2,230)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,370 miles
- Test number
- 745559504033
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,140 miles (+2,305)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 29,140 miles
- Test number
- 539865123079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,835 miles (+2,977)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 26,835 miles
- Test number
- 469966922074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,858 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,858 miles
- Test number
- 145791321465
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass23,858 miles (+3,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 23,858 miles
- Test number
- 217611321079
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass19,957 miles (+3,337)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 19,957 miles
- Test number
- 842885520022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 16,620 miles
- Test number
- 143422719494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,620 miles (+2,991)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,620 miles
- Test number
- 653342819074
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass13,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 13,629 miles
- Test number
- 311565428089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 XXW
- Does LB54 XXW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 XXW expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 XXW?
- The MOT on LB54 XXW expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 XXW done?
- LB54 XXW was recorded at 93,440 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 4,610 miles a year.
- Has LB54 XXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 XXW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 XXW 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 XXW find?
- LB54 XXW passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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