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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LC54 ASCMOT history

LC54 ASC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

LC54 ASC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
118,666 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 ASC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 ASC was last recorded at 118,666 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,652 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,666 miles
  • 2024 – 108,881 miles
  • 2023 – 107,278 miles
  • 2022 – 104,636 miles
  • 2021 – 102,737 miles
  • 2020 – 94,737 miles
  • 2019 – 93,257 miles
  • 2018 – 89,092 miles
  • 2017 – 84,880 miles
  • 2016 – 80,005 miles
  • 2015 – 76,483 miles
  • 2014 – 67,080 miles
  • 2013 – 60,539 miles
  • 2012 – 54,910 miles
  • 2011 – 46,956 miles
  • 2010 – 40,673 miles
  • 2009 – 33,363 miles
  • 2008 – 25,991 miles
  • 2007 – 20,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,666 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread pattern fading on inner & outer shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,666 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,666 miles
    Test number
    247426037786
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail118,652 miles (+9,771)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,652 miles
    Test number
    974902392133
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,881 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,881 miles
    Test number
    217722432570
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,848 miles (+1,570)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,848 miles
    Test number
    891303809489
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,278 miles
    Test number
    687473235340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail107,278 miles (+2,642)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,278 miles
    Test number
    338998332251
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass104,636 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,636 miles
    Test number
    717835103320
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread pattern fading on inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre bald on inner shoulder - strong advise recomend replacement

  8. Fail104,626 miles (+1,889)12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,626 miles
    Test number
    919953608945
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread pattern fading on inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre bald on inner shoulder - strong advise recomend replacement

  9. Pass102,737 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,737 miles
    Test number
    735266167078
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail102,737 miles (+8,000)5 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,737 miles
    Test number
    216076700074
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass94,737 miles (+1,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    248386390816
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy When under load (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT PLATE BROKEN (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass93,257 miles (+4,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,257 miles
    Test number
    482962313451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,092 miles (+4,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,092 miles
    Test number
    751011716506
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass84,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,880 miles
    Test number
    100594452934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,880 miles (+4,875)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,880 miles
    Test number
    773418120931
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BROKEN (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass80,005 miles (+3,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    769936947877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leakage

  17. Pass76,483 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,483 miles
    Test number
    364081357856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Adult seatbelt cannot be fully inspected due to child seat fitted

  18. Fail76,461 miles (+9,381)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,461 miles
    Test number
    198101508816
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Adult seatbelt cannot be fully inspected due to child seat fitted

  19. Pass67,080 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    528675344237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,539 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,539 miles
    Test number
    345177093427
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail60,539 miles (+5,629)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,539 miles
    Test number
    175357693299
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass54,910 miles (+7,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    916267192256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass46,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,956 miles
    Test number
    765995581272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,956 miles (+6,283)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,956 miles
    Test number
    838705081206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass40,673 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,673 miles
    Test number
    320158290273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,363 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,363 miles
    Test number
    381147499284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,991 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    273222908360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,059 miles
    Test number
    604036287226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC54 ASC

Does LC54 ASC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC54 ASC expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC54 ASC?
The MOT on LC54 ASC expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC54 ASC done?
LC54 ASC was recorded at 118,666 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 5,521 miles a year.
Has LC54 ASC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 ASC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC54 ASC 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 LC54 ASC find?
LC54 ASC passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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