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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LR54 AMVMOT history

LR54 AMV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

LR54 AMV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,971 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 AMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 AMV was last recorded at 136,971 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 6,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,620 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,351 miles
Average per year
7,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,971 miles
  • 2024 – 130,620 miles
  • 2023 – 124,234 miles
  • 2022 – 115,005 miles
  • 2021 – 96,903 miles
  • 2020 – 81,005 miles
  • 2019 – 76,364 miles
  • 2018 – 70,805 miles
  • 2017 – 64,349 miles
  • 2016 – 53,878 miles
  • 2015 – 45,082 miles
  • 2014 – 39,430 miles
  • 2013 – 35,740 miles
  • 2012 – 33,554 miles
  • 2011 – 31,419 miles
  • 2010 – 29,326 miles
  • 2009 – 24,414 miles
  • 2008 – 19,517 miles
  • 2007 – 11,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,971 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,971 miles
    Test number
    153827163187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,971 miles (+6,351)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,971 miles
    Test number
    237452102435
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  3. Pass130,620 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,620 miles
    Test number
    574895202804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,234 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,234 miles
    Test number
    200364843565
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail124,231 miles (+9,226)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,231 miles
    Test number
    664731474615
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass115,005 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,005 miles
    Test number
    285184488853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,986 miles (+18,083)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,986 miles
    Test number
    482706065404
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass96,903 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,903 miles
    Test number
    372272698028
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail96,901 miles (+15,896)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,901 miles
    Test number
    893500133075
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass81,005 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,005 miles
    Test number
    323668569046
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand Brake require adjusting
  11. Fail81,005 miles (+4,641)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,005 miles
    Test number
    412678896081
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand Brake require adjusting
  12. Pass76,364 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,364 miles
    Test number
    355094914938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail76,363 miles (+5,558)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,363 miles
    Test number
    918272817409
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass70,805 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,805 miles
    Test number
    221440522202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,349 miles
    Test number
    806233119030
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
  16. Fail64,347 miles (+10,469)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,347 miles
    Test number
    818059287356
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
  17. Pass53,878 miles (+8,796)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,878 miles
    Test number
    730624269607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    246182484021
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail45,082 miles (+5,652)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    728811809099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass39,430 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,430 miles
    Test number
    328191244259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,740 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,740 miles
    Test number
    148929543225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  22. Pass35,740 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,740 miles
    Test number
    376949043489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,554 miles (+2,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    396802552253
    • NoteO/s/r light has slight damage
  24. Pass31,419 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    256145541230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,326 miles
    Test number
    341349030254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,326 miles (+4,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,326 miles
    Test number
    724877130245
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  27. Pass24,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,414 miles
    Test number
    710216039223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,414 miles (+4,897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,414 miles
    Test number
    513586539229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  29. Pass19,517 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    470044458381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass11,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,780 miles
    Test number
    623500937322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 AMV

Does LR54 AMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 AMV expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 AMV?
The MOT on LR54 AMV expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 AMV done?
LR54 AMV was recorded at 136,971 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 7,012 miles a year.
Has LR54 AMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 AMV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 AMV 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 LR54 AMV find?
LR54 AMV passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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