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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

LX54 LOUMOT history

LX54 LOU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2013. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LX54 LOU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
47,626 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 LOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 LOU was last recorded at 47,626 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 2,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,909 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,717 miles
Average per year
3,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,626 miles
  • 2024 – 44,909 miles
  • 2023 – 42,533 miles
  • 2022 – 39,762 miles
  • 2021 – 37,754 miles
  • 2020 – 35,372 miles
  • 2019 – 33,204 miles
  • 2018 – 29,593 miles
  • 2017 – 26,406 miles
  • 2016 – 18,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,626 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,626 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,626 miles
    Test number
    584940471361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,909 miles
    Test number
    752921721310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,909 miles (+2,376)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,909 miles
    Test number
    691120779556
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass42,533 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,533 miles
    Test number
    612092114884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail42,532 miles (+2,770)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,532 miles
    Test number
    153518910441
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass39,762 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,762 miles
    Test number
    204892632385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,761 miles (+2,007)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,761 miles
    Test number
    812596724086
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass37,754 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,754 miles
    Test number
    882039945198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail37,752 miles (+2,380)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,752 miles
    Test number
    596073252845
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass35,372 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,372 miles
    Test number
    953923283024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail35,366 miles (+2,162)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,366 miles
    Test number
    518180272396
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass33,204 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    458827257343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,593 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,593 miles
    Test number
    385341313791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,406 miles
    Test number
    205887844989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,406 miles (+7,509)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,406 miles
    Test number
    515522618919
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass18,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    18,897 miles
    Test number
    145402613721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 LOU

Does LX54 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 LOU expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 LOU?
The MOT on LX54 LOU expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 LOU done?
LX54 LOU was recorded at 47,626 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,196 miles a year.
Has LX54 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 LOU has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 LOU 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 LX54 LOU find?
LX54 LOU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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