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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LC54 DPYMOT history

LC54 DPY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 45,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LC54 DPY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
45,022 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 DPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 DPY was last recorded at 45,022 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,459 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
563 miles
Average per year
1,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,022 miles
  • 2025 – 44,459 miles
  • 2024 – 43,871 miles
  • 2023 – 43,094 miles
  • 2022 – 42,305 miles
  • 2021 – 41,422 miles
  • 2020 – 40,786 miles
  • 2019 – 39,397 miles
  • 2018 – 37,869 miles
  • 2017 – 36,088 miles
  • 2016 – 34,186 miles
  • 2015 – 32,391 miles
  • 2014 – 30,580 miles
  • 2013 – 28,899 miles
  • 2012 – 26,533 miles
  • 2011 – 24,240 miles
  • 2010 – 22,597 miles
  • 2009 – 19,536 miles
  • 2008 – 16,357 miles
  • 2007 – 15,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,022 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.

  • Advise rear tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,022 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    45,022 miles
    Test number
    846090890833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,459 miles (+588)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    958393939918
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    290351989613
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  4. Fail43,871 miles (+777)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    989597213274
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  5. Pass43,094 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,094 miles
    Test number
    927700514056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,305 miles
    Test number
    418808602823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,305 miles (+883)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,305 miles
    Test number
    221654637790
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass41,422 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,422 miles
    Test number
    653422387895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,786 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,786 miles
    Test number
    271672571361
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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. Fail40,786 miles (+1,389)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,786 miles
    Test number
    173553782663
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass39,397 miles (+1,528)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,397 miles
    Test number
    628313658073
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass37,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    167481227271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres cracking

  13. Fail37,867 miles (+1,779)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,867 miles
    Test number
    212204384453
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres cracking

  14. Pass36,088 miles (+1,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,088 miles
    Test number
    617260178994
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Pass34,186 miles (+1,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,186 miles
    Test number
    273249331260
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres cracking

  16. Pass32,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,391 miles
    Test number
    188043845078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail32,391 miles (+1,811)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,391 miles
    Test number
    619313945072
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass30,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,580 miles
    Test number
    789746654026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,580 miles (+1,681)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,580 miles
    Test number
    495356254063
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass28,899 miles (+2,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,899 miles
    Test number
    115721353084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass26,533 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,533 miles
    Test number
    996452952098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,240 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,240 miles
    Test number
    386165451005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,597 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,597 miles
    Test number
    104198340459
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass22,597 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,597 miles
    Test number
    313828440023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,536 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,536 miles
    Test number
    400877459062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,357 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,357 miles
    Test number
    672637368042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,264 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,264 miles
    Test number
    693333407314
    • NoteNSR seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

  28. Fail15,228 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,228 miles
    Test number
    494103407428
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSR seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Questions about LC54 DPY

Does LC54 DPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC54 DPY is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC54 DPY?
The MOT on LC54 DPY is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC54 DPY done?
LC54 DPY was recorded at 45,022 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 1,632 miles a year.
Has LC54 DPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 DPY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC54 DPY 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 DPY find?
LC54 DPY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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