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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LR54 APFMOT history

LR54 APF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LR54 APF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,781 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 APF
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
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 APF was last recorded at 40,781 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 6,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,165 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,616 miles
Average per year
1,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,781 miles
  • 2025 – 34,165 miles
  • 2024 – 29,536 miles
  • 2023 – 27,271 miles
  • 2021 – 24,845 miles
  • 2020 – 23,288 miles
  • 2019 – 21,003 miles
  • 2018 – 20,518 miles
  • 2017 – 20,166 miles
  • 2016 – 19,238 miles
  • 2015 – 18,919 miles
  • 2014 – 18,504 miles
  • 2013 – 17,992 miles
  • 2012 – 16,648 miles
  • 2011 – 15,428 miles
  • 2010 – 14,353 miles
  • 2009 – 13,063 miles
  • 2008 – 11,160 miles
  • 2007 – 8,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,781 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass40,781 miles (+6,616)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,781 miles
    Test number
    852137682244
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass34,165 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    34,165 miles
    Test number
    913981811920
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test (phone holder)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (both sides) small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail34,165 miles (+4,629)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,165 miles
    Test number
    287718373774
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test (phone holder)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (both sides) small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass29,536 miles (+2,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    29,536 miles
    Test number
    253795923216
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass27,271 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    27,271 miles
    Test number
    330907609791
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail27,263 miles (+2,418)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,263 miles
    Test number
    946442152962
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass24,845 miles (+1,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    24,845 miles
    Test number
    936833368036
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass23,288 miles (+2,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    23,288 miles
    Test number
    255356065582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass21,003 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    21,003 miles
    Test number
    332853109925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,518 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    20,518 miles
    Test number
    816028413188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,166 miles
    Test number
    724650279651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,166 miles (+928)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,166 miles
    Test number
    320985790070
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass19,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,238 miles
    Test number
    586365238790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,238 miles (+319)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,238 miles
    Test number
    508632932114
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  15. Pass18,919 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,919 miles
    Test number
    547493691666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,504 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,504 miles
    Test number
    305586064207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,992 miles (+1,344)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,992 miles
    Test number
    256820173228
    • NoteCreaking noise from nearside front.
    • NoteNearside front console bushes split.

  18. Pass16,648 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,648 miles
    Test number
    406095272236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,428 miles (+1,075)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,428 miles
    Test number
    697781371249
    • NoteNearside front tyre showing cracks on the wall.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre showing cracks on the wall.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing cracks on wall.

  20. Pass14,353 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,353 miles
    Test number
    163883770205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,063 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,063 miles
    Test number
    674274979274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,160 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,160 miles
    Test number
    930174978284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,919 miles
    Test number
    801089767295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 APF

Does LR54 APF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 APF is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 APF?
The MOT on LR54 APF is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 APF done?
LR54 APF was recorded at 40,781 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,723 miles a year.
Has LR54 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 APF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 APF 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 APF find?
LR54 APF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake fluid close to minimum mark; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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