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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LK54 TGVMOT history

LK54 TGV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

LK54 TGV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
129,528 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 TGV
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
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LK54 TGV was last recorded at 129,528 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 29,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,882 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
29,646 miles
Average per year
6,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,528 miles
  • 2024 – 99,882 miles
  • 2023 – 89,471 miles
  • 2022 – 79,733 miles
  • 2021 – 77,119 miles
  • 2020 – 75,432 miles
  • 2019 – 70,867 miles
  • 2018 – 65,182 miles
  • 2017 – 60,843 miles
  • 2016 – 56,804 miles
  • 2015 – 53,613 miles
  • 2014 – 49,879 miles
  • 2013 – 46,027 miles
  • 2012 – 37,289 miles
  • 2011 – 32,119 miles
  • 2010 – 25,021 miles
  • 2009 – 24,199 miles
  • 2008 – 20,448 miles
  • 2007 – 14,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,528 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to emitting to much blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,528 miles (+29,646)1 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    526869903026
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to emitting to much blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,882 miles (+10,411)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,882 miles
    Test number
    449140714312
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    322231303399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail89,471 miles (+9,738)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    736307598682
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,733 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,733 miles
    Test number
    388408063363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass77,119 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,119 miles
    Test number
    412937735782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,094 miles (+1,662)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,094 miles
    Test number
    427080766471
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,432 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,432 miles
    Test number
    327254638055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,867 miles (+5,685)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,867 miles
    Test number
    597690012557
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,182 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,182 miles
    Test number
    149819649582
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  11. Fail65,182 miles (+4,339)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,182 miles
    Test number
    761155988538
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  12. Pass60,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    135518150139
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail60,842 miles (+4,038)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    527553500424
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass56,804 miles (+3,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    251015863478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass53,613 miles (+3,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,613 miles
    Test number
    215287225484
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Pass49,879 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,879 miles
    Test number
    989418444122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,027 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,027 miles
    Test number
    199651453162
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass46,027 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,027 miles
    Test number
    699571853164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,289 miles
    Test number
    617747512152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,289 miles (+5,170)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,289 miles
    Test number
    229575312475
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Pass32,119 miles (+7,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,119 miles
    Test number
    219128431102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass25,021 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,021 miles
    Test number
    862644240110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,199 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,199 miles
    Test number
    524991109374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,448 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,448 miles
    Test number
    542624488247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,414 miles
    Test number
    474782307404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 TGV

Does LK54 TGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 TGV expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 TGV?
The MOT on LK54 TGV expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 TGV done?
LK54 TGV was recorded at 129,528 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 6,515 miles a year.
Has LK54 TGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 TGV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LK54 TGV 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 TGV find?
LK54 TGV failed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions unable to be completed due to emitting to much blue smoke; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 10 more.

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