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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR54 LGJMOT history

LR54 LGJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

LR54 LGJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
104,756 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LGJ
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
13 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LGJ was last recorded at 104,756 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,756 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,756 miles
  • 2024 – 103,364 miles
  • 2023 – 101,137 miles
  • 2022 – 95,329 miles
  • 2020 – 86,173 miles
  • 2019 – 73,767 miles
  • 2018 – 57,609 miles
  • 2016 – 56,302 miles
  • 2015 – 52,445 miles
  • 2014 – 48,989 miles
  • 2013 – 45,844 miles
  • 2012 – 41,656 miles
  • 2011 – 36,654 miles
  • 2010 – 31,633 miles
  • 2009 – 28,709 miles
  • 2008 – 25,009 miles
  • 2007 – 20,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,756 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,756 miles
    Test number
    221507781441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,756 miles (+1,392)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,756 miles
    Test number
    302889027106
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,364 miles
    Test number
    555624098789
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,364 miles (+2,227)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,364 miles
    Test number
    504640686290
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,137 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,137 miles
    Test number
    477752931724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail101,132 miles (+5,803)5 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,132 miles
    Test number
    659314305567
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass95,329 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,329 miles
    Test number
    360243302432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail95,322 miles (+9,149)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,322 miles
    Test number
    421778859900
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,173 miles (+12,406)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,173 miles
    Test number
    944180175421
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,767 miles
    Test number
    917840182723
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail73,767 miles (+16,158)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,767 miles
    Test number
    334479434560
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,609 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,609 miles
    Test number
    151425770190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    711777985721
    • 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)

  14. Fail56,302 miles (+3,857)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    108549961748
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass52,445 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,445 miles
    Test number
    915574958014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,989 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    466418634491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,844 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,844 miles
    Test number
    488876523311
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inside edges
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  18. Fail45,844 miles (+4,188)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,844 miles
    Test number
    417596823470
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inside edges
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  19. Pass41,656 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,656 miles
    Test number
    487934122398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,654 miles (+5,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,654 miles
    Test number
    936745821340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,633 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,633 miles
    Test number
    501007720338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,709 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,709 miles
    Test number
    753366539377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,009 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,009 miles
    Test number
    410215528316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,407 miles
    Test number
    153220427365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR54 LGJ

Does LR54 LGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 LGJ expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LGJ?
The MOT on LR54 LGJ expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 LGJ done?
LR54 LGJ was recorded at 104,756 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
Has LR54 LGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LGJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 LGJ 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 LGJ find?
LR54 LGJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes splitting; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes splitting.

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