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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR54 LFAMOT history

LR54 LFA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

LR54 LFA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
164,455 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LFA was last recorded at 164,455 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,569 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
886 miles
Average per year
7,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,455 miles
  • 2023 – 156,517 miles
  • 2022 – 150,250 miles
  • 2021 – 148,078 miles
  • 2020 – 145,214 miles
  • 2019 – 143,688 miles
  • 2018 – 142,502 miles
  • 2017 – 131,904 miles
  • 2015 – 131,710 miles
  • 2014 – 124,829 miles
  • 2013 – 113,555 miles
  • 2012 – 99,632 miles
  • 2011 – 78,324 miles
  • 2010 – 72,699 miles
  • 2009 – 50,182 miles
  • 2008 – 40,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,455 miles

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,455 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,455 miles
    Test number
    419594939069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail163,569 miles (+7,052)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,569 miles
    Test number
    209644345333
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,517 miles
    Test number
    366164771685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,517 miles (+6,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,517 miles
    Test number
    403161837760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass150,250 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,250 miles
    Test number
    344264676077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,078 miles
    Test number
    813804665904
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Fail148,078 miles (+2,864)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,078 miles
    Test number
    181022175832
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass145,214 miles (+1,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,214 miles
    Test number
    179271327056
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around oil sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,688 miles
    Test number
    695071522867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail143,688 miles (+1,186)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,688 miles
    Test number
    687818741695
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch defective

  11. Pass142,502 miles (+10,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,502 miles
    Test number
    424951060805
    • AdvisoryNearside front cv boot slight leakage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking

  12. Pass131,904 miles (+194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,904 miles
    Test number
    310453157663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass131,710 miles (+6,881)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,710 miles
    Test number
    306539615152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass124,829 miles (+11,274)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,829 miles
    Test number
    265091574050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass113,555 miles (+13,923)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,555 miles
    Test number
    206002103167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass99,632 miles (+21,308)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,632 miles
    Test number
    228846182076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,324 miles (+5,625)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,324 miles
    Test number
    248615781011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,699 miles (+22,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,699 miles
    Test number
    630149880038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,182 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,182 miles
    Test number
    140369529049
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass50,182 miles (+9,374)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,182 miles
    Test number
    981269229040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,808 miles
    Test number
    821541538032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 LFA

Does LR54 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 LFA expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LFA?
The MOT on LR54 LFA expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 LFA done?
LR54 LFA was recorded at 164,455 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 7,625 miles a year.
Has LR54 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LFA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 LFA 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 LFA find?
LR54 LFA passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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