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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 XZYMOT history

LB54 XZY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2025
Mileage
138,522 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XZY was last recorded at 138,522 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,521 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,522 miles
  • 2023 – 132,711 miles
  • 2022 – 124,022 miles
  • 2021 – 118,485 miles
  • 2020 – 113,066 miles
  • 2019 – 106,585 miles
  • 2018 – 98,965 miles
  • 2017 – 96,252 miles
  • 2016 – 93,535 miles
  • 2015 – 89,672 miles
  • 2014 – 85,606 miles
  • 2013 – 79,278 miles
  • 2012 – 70,782 miles
  • 2011 – 59,021 miles
  • 2010 – 49,191 miles
  • 2009 – 37,454 miles
  • 2008 – 27,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,522 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken upRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop breaking upRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear bump stops broken up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,522 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    609937541963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop breaking up
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Fail138,521 miles (+5,810)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,521 miles
    Test number
    328423624105
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop breaking up
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass132,711 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,711 miles
    Test number
    619149111227
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops broken up

  4. Fail132,655 miles (+8,633)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,655 miles
    Test number
    420119442106
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops broken up
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer case badly corroded & insecure

  5. Pass124,022 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,022 miles
    Test number
    925459073376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,485 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,485 miles
    Test number
    510556884112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail118,365 miles (+5,299)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,365 miles
    Test number
    400674151138
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    589073829146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,066 miles (+6,481)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    202493147363
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,585 miles
    Test number
    933796312984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail106,581 miles (+7,616)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,581 miles
    Test number
    562529046007
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,965 miles (+2,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,965 miles
    Test number
    271505202640
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass96,252 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,252 miles
    Test number
    381163629393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in seat back
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front of engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBack box outer casing corroded

  14. Fail96,252 miles (+2,717)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,252 miles
    Test number
    687610386443
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in seat back
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front of engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBack box outer casing corroded

  15. Pass93,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,535 miles
    Test number
    811206382739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail93,535 miles (+3,863)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,535 miles
    Test number
    421017597286
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass89,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,672 miles
    Test number
    316496585034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail89,672 miles (+4,066)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,672 miles
    Test number
    695036385025
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass85,606 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,606 miles
    Test number
    247193514099
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBack box outer skin corroded

  20. Fail85,606 miles (+6,328)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,606 miles
    Test number
    309983714051
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBack box outer skin corroded

  21. Pass79,278 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,278 miles
    Test number
    106673443426
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  22. Fail79,278 miles (+8,496)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,278 miles
    Test number
    166343643088
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNear side head light pattern poor
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  23. Pass70,782 miles (+11,761)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    705234942095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,021 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,021 miles
    Test number
    555601341086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,191 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,191 miles
    Test number
    823677720026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail49,163 miles (+11,709)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    382815120075
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass37,454 miles (+10,337)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,454 miles
    Test number
    171851039012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,117 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,117 miles
    Test number
    390515828098
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

Questions about LB54 XZY

Does LB54 XZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 XZY expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XZY?
The MOT on LB54 XZY expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 XZY done?
LB54 XZY was recorded at 138,522 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 6,876 miles a year.
Has LB54 XZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XZY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 XZY 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 XZY find?
LB54 XZY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorber bump stop broken up; offside rear shock absorber bump stop breaking up, and 1 more.

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