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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LR54 BCVMOT history

LR54 BCV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LR54 BCV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,125 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BCV was last recorded at 58,125 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,782 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
2,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,125 miles
  • 2024 – 57,782 miles
  • 2023 – 56,320 miles
  • 2022 – 54,805 miles
  • 2021 – 52,936 miles
  • 2020 – 47,999 miles
  • 2019 – 46,567 miles
  • 2018 – 46,112 miles
  • 2017 – 45,666 miles
  • 2016 – 45,063 miles
  • 2015 – 44,415 miles
  • 2014 – 43,225 miles
  • 2013 – 38,943 miles
  • 2012 – 33,120 miles
  • 2011 – 29,232 miles
  • 2010 – 24,490 miles
  • 2009 – 18,231 miles
  • 2008 – 14,580 miles
  • 2007 – 11,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,125 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,125 miles (+343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,125 miles
    Test number
    117117351173
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass57,782 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,782 miles
    Test number
    134558069795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,320 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    744066451256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,805 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,805 miles
    Test number
    535860795516
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  5. Fail54,803 miles (+1,867)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    165617970482
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  6. Pass52,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,936 miles
    Test number
    108112045053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,936 miles (+4,937)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,936 miles
    Test number
    558283429297
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass47,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,999 miles
    Test number
    223000648465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,999 miles (+1,432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,999 miles
    Test number
    225514636930
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass46,567 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    782125496590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,112 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,112 miles
    Test number
    347457565125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,666 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,666 miles
    Test number
    288685803097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,063 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,063 miles
    Test number
    359774776711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,415 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,415 miles
    Test number
    275091286310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,225 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    219307764238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,943 miles
    Test number
    495533463226
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  17. Fail38,943 miles (+5,823)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,943 miles
    Test number
    346933863409
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass33,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,120 miles
    Test number
    829068052282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,120 miles (+3,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,120 miles
    Test number
    378617852241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  20. Pass29,232 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    378597351488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,490 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,490 miles
    Test number
    913665540263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,231 miles (+3,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,231 miles
    Test number
    662370569226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
  23. Pass14,580 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,580 miles
    Test number
    351752568460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,936 miles
    Test number
    970317467257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 BCV

Does LR54 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 BCV is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BCV?
The MOT on LR54 BCV is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 BCV done?
LR54 BCV was recorded at 58,125 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,520 miles a year.
Has LR54 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BCV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 BCV 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 BCV find?
LR54 BCV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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