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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB54 YRVMOT history

LB54 YRV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 44,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,045 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 YRV
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
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 YRV was last recorded at 44,045 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 3,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2018: 27,529 miles, lower than 49,942 miles on 26 Jan 2018.

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
40,313 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,732 miles
Average per year
1,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,045 miles
  • 2025 – 40,313 miles
  • 2024 – 38,418 miles
  • 2023 – 34,538 miles
  • 2022 – 33,256 miles
  • 2021 – 32,161 miles
  • 2020 – 31,309 miles
  • 2019 – 29,125 miles
  • 2018 – 27,529 miles
  • 2017 – 26,345 miles
  • 2016 – 25,180 miles
  • 2015 – 24,456 miles
  • 2014 – 23,574 miles
  • 2013 – 22,612 miles
  • 2012 – 21,062 miles
  • 2011 – 20,024 miles
  • 2010 – 17,706 miles
  • 2009 – 13,826 miles
  • 2008 – 10,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,045 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.

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass44,045 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,045 miles
    Test number
    610989137794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    210130977011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,313 miles (+1,895)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    965737566169
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass38,418 miles (+3,880)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    556871464503
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass34,538 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,538 miles
    Test number
    236402888153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,256 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,256 miles
    Test number
    890447973690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,161 miles (+852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,161 miles
    Test number
    417958220066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin await for warning light (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass31,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,309 miles
    Test number
    898383334764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,307 miles (+2,182)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,307 miles
    Test number
    579933783783
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass29,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,125 miles
    Test number
    203084787083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,125 miles (+1,596)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,125 miles
    Test number
    991781359350
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass27,529 miles (-22,413)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,529 miles
    Test number
    380252058278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,942 miles (+23,597)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    925957681233
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass26,345 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,345 miles
    Test number
    103617592314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,180 miles
    Test number
    642577316524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,180 miles (+29)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,180 miles
    Test number
    902305875748
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail25,151 miles (+695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,151 miles
    Test number
    368453844009
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass24,456 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    107036825051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,574 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,574 miles
    Test number
    136337814099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail23,574 miles (+962)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,574 miles
    Test number
    845727414055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass22,612 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,612 miles
    Test number
    519181313080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,062 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,062 miles
    Test number
    388417422081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front consol bush beginning to split
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  23. Pass21,062 miles (+1,038)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,062 miles
    Test number
    498297522088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front consol bush beginning to split
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  24. Pass20,024 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,024 miles
    Test number
    767667901021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,706 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,706 miles
    Test number
    172498110430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,826 miles
    Test number
    833141529082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,826 miles (+3,730)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,826 miles
    Test number
    922420829077
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • NoteBoth anti roll bar ball joint boots split no play

  28. Pass10,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,096 miles
    Test number
    310689728086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail10,096 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,096 miles
    Test number
    361399628032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB54 YRV

Does LB54 YRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 YRV is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 YRV?
The MOT on LB54 YRV is valid until 29 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 YRV done?
LB54 YRV was recorded at 44,045 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,824 miles a year.
Has LB54 YRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 YRV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 YRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 YRV find?
LB54 YRV passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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