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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB54 XYAMOT history

LB54 XYA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2025
Mileage
147,758 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 XYA was last recorded at 147,758 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 10,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2015: 81,013 miles, lower than 81,982 miles on 16 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,561 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,197 miles
Average per year
7,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,758 miles
  • 2024 – 137,561 miles
  • 2023 – 129,285 miles
  • 2022 – 123,159 miles
  • 2021 – 118,360 miles
  • 2020 – 114,214 miles
  • 2019 – 110,812 miles
  • 2018 – 103,407 miles
  • 2017 – 96,738 miles
  • 2016 – 89,249 miles
  • 2015 – 81,013 miles
  • 2014 – 76,234 miles
  • 2013 – 61,102 miles
  • 2012 – 50,849 miles
  • 2011 – 38,271 miles
  • 2010 – 27,204 miles
  • 2009 – 20,339 miles
  • 2008 – 14,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,758 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • 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))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,758 miles (+10,197)6 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,758 miles
    Test number
    357922164641
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass137,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,561 miles
    Test number
    106878576826
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Fail137,561 miles (+8,276)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,561 miles
    Test number
    745032537057
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Pass129,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,285 miles
    Test number
    940744958851
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front knock.no rfr found on mot test

  5. Fail129,285 miles (+6,126)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,285 miles
    Test number
    656126188186
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass123,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,159 miles
    Test number
    358937572403
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail123,159 miles (+4,799)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,159 miles
    Test number
    634779978000
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass118,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    725100096389
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail118,360 miles (+4,146)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    270942171555
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass114,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,214 miles
    Test number
    344066052646
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail114,214 miles (+3,402)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,214 miles
    Test number
    252270099051
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass110,812 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    276565398818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,752 miles (+7,345)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,752 miles
    Test number
    211958420581
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass103,407 miles (+6,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,407 miles
    Test number
    143869967638
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass96,738 miles (+7,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,738 miles
    Test number
    322836438326
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp pattern

  16. Pass89,249 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    158554434562
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail89,066 miles (+8,053)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,066 miles
    Test number
    442497473699
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating hi level (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass81,013 miles (-969)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,013 miles
    Test number
    437980218673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,982 miles (+5,748)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,982 miles
    Test number
    344944374967
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass76,234 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    785171324325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,235 miles (+9,133)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,235 miles
    Test number
    765141934082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded and deteriorating.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass61,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    128122833431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,102 miles (+10,253)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    586101833072
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail50,849 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,849 miles
    Test number
    775827672083
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  25. Pass50,849 miles (+12,578)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,849 miles
    Test number
    857667372041
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  26. Pass38,271 miles (+11,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,271 miles
    Test number
    696448671007
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  27. Pass27,204 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,204 miles
    Test number
    244386290057
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt slow to retracked.
    • NoteRear tyre's cracking on tread.

  28. Fail27,204 miles (+6,865)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,204 miles
    Test number
    162136390463
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt slow to retracked.
    • NoteRear tyre's cracking on tread.

  29. Pass20,339 miles (+6,246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,339 miles
    Test number
    661322889054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,093 miles
    Test number
    883813768097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail14,093 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,093 miles
    Test number
    933903668096
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to legal limit

Questions about LB54 XYA

Does LB54 XYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 XYA expired on 16 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XYA?
The MOT on LB54 XYA expired on 16 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 XYA done?
LB54 XYA was recorded at 147,758 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,555 miles a year.
Has LB54 XYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XYA has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 XYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 XYA find?
LB54 XYA failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 6 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test and 1 advisory: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 6 more.

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