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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LK54 RYPMOT history

LK54 RYP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LK54 RYP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,120 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 RYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 RYP was last recorded at 114,120 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 7,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,827 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,293 miles
Average per year
4,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,120 miles
  • 2025 – 106,827 miles
  • 2024 – 98,926 miles
  • 2023 – 84,517 miles
  • 2022 – 84,503 miles
  • 2021 – 84,489 miles
  • 2019 – 80,762 miles
  • 2018 – 76,376 miles
  • 2017 – 71,594 miles
  • 2016 – 71,363 miles
  • 2015 – 64,970 miles
  • 2014 – 58,938 miles
  • 2013 – 47,695 miles
  • 2012 – 45,795 miles
  • 2011 – 42,806 miles
  • 2009 – 39,359 miles
  • 2008 – 30,708 miles
  • 2007 – 23,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front fog light lens holed and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,120 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,120 miles
    Test number
    300348909189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail114,116 miles (+7,289)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    349706399451
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass106,827 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,827 miles
    Test number
    219059653703
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail106,827 miles (+7,901)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,827 miles
    Test number
    513589010721
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass98,926 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,926 miles
    Test number
    463026694037
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail98,926 miles (+14,409)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,926 miles
    Test number
    131965709283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass84,517 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,517 miles
    Test number
    172753174582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,503 miles
    Test number
    522849483643
    • AdvisoryBeen standing for long time brake discs surface corroded

  9. Fail84,503 miles (+14)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,503 miles
    Test number
    763741789668
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lamp opaque (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBeen standing for some time hard to open bonnet all brkes discs corroded

  10. Pass84,489 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    583939242160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,488 miles (+3,726)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,488 miles
    Test number
    421355075077
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass80,762 miles (+4,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,762 miles
    Test number
    792225671470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass76,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    350242748887
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear reaction bushes breaking up both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail76,376 miles (+4,782)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    588995084871
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear reaction bushes breaking up both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass71,594 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,594 miles
    Test number
    856802216358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail71,594 miles (+231)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,594 miles
    Test number
    435717275021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass71,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,363 miles
    Test number
    145344978450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side walls perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens holed and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  18. Fail71,363 miles (+6,393)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,363 miles
    Test number
    767580917343
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side walls perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens holed and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  19. Pass64,970 miles (+6,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,970 miles
    Test number
    948638115175
    • 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)

  20. Pass58,938 miles (+11,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,938 miles
    Test number
    625379814159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail47,695 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    547338623074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass47,695 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    608248323059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,795 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,795 miles
    Test number
    827835632028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,806 miles
    Test number
    188688231081
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail42,806 miles (+3,447)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,806 miles
    Test number
    867238231077
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass39,359 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,359 miles
    Test number
    733108459309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,130 miles (+8,422)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,130 miles
    Test number
    522926449324
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass30,708 miles (+7,225)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,708 miles
    Test number
    500020528372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,483 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,483 miles
    Test number
    430314417304
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  30. Pass23,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,483 miles
    Test number
    920184017321
    • 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)

Questions about LK54 RYP

Does LK54 RYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 RYP is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 RYP?
The MOT on LK54 RYP is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 RYP done?
LK54 RYP was recorded at 114,120 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 4,871 miles a year.
Has LK54 RYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 RYP has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LK54 RYP 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 LK54 RYP find?
LK54 RYP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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