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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 XZXMOT history

LB54 XZX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
145,776 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XZX was last recorded at 145,776 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 11,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,751 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
11,025 miles
Average per year
7,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,776 miles
  • 2023 – 134,751 miles
  • 2022 – 120,735 miles
  • 2021 – 111,907 miles
  • 2020 – 106,482 miles
  • 2019 – 89,390 miles
  • 2017 – 81,775 miles
  • 2016 – 72,100 miles
  • 2015 – 62,273 miles
  • 2014 – 55,609 miles
  • 2013 – 51,958 miles
  • 2012 – 44,901 miles
  • 2010 – 37,667 miles
  • 2009 – 28,920 miles
  • 2008 – 21,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,776 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,776 miles (+11,025)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,776 miles
    Test number
    692232749592
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass134,751 miles (+14,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,751 miles
    Test number
    641923590401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,735 miles
    Test number
    542051037908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,735 miles (+8,828)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,735 miles
    Test number
    716706212844
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,907 miles
    Test number
    176231968098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,907 miles (+5,425)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,907 miles
    Test number
    828186083419
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    413250266050
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail106,482 miles (+17,092)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,482 miles
    Test number
    562770263334
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass89,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,390 miles
    Test number
    339027736974
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has small chip on zone "A"

  10. Fail89,390 miles (+7,615)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,390 miles
    Test number
    457076612817
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has small chip on zone "A"

  11. Pass81,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    541565487818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,775 miles (+9,675)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    642495280859
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass72,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    364971023836
    • AdvisoryFront advise front tyres close to limit and worn on inner tread

  14. Fail72,100 miles (+9,827)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    643844544884
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront advise front tyres close to limit and worn on inner tread

  15. Pass62,273 miles (+6,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,273 miles
    Test number
    856984658751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass55,609 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,609 miles
    Test number
    107590644318
    • NoteNail in O/S/R tyre. 185/60/r14-82h

  17. Fail55,609 miles (+3,651)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,609 miles
    Test number
    225490244343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in O/S/R tyre. 185/60/r14-82h

  18. Pass51,958 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    208018343384
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail51,958 miles (+7,057)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    649048843334
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass44,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    185823812044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,901 miles (+7,234)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    528813712034
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass37,667 miles (+3,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,667 miles
    Test number
    691037790138
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect steering and braking systems because of fitted undertrays and covers

  23. Pass34,401 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,401 miles
    Test number
    124535550051
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brakes noisy

  24. Fail34,401 miles (+5,481)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,401 miles
    Test number
    934835450067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brakes noisy

  25. Pass28,920 miles (+7,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,920 miles
    Test number
    552498659098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass21,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    860001768084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB54 XZX

Does LB54 XZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 XZX expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XZX?
The MOT on LB54 XZX expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 XZX done?
LB54 XZX was recorded at 145,776 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 7,702 miles a year.
Has LB54 XZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XZX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 XZX 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 XZX find?
LB54 XZX passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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