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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 NHKMOT history

LR54 NHK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

LR54 NHK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
87,273 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR54 NHK was last recorded at 87,273 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 5,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,842 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,431 miles
Average per year
4,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,273 miles
  • 2021 – 81,842 miles
  • 2020 – 71,936 miles
  • 2019 – 63,671 miles
  • 2018 – 54,334 miles
  • 2017 – 51,217 miles
  • 2016 – 47,424 miles
  • 2015 – 43,016 miles
  • 2014 – 38,169 miles
  • 2013 – 32,717 miles
  • 2012 – 29,580 miles
  • 2011 – 26,886 miles
  • 2010 – 23,639 miles
  • 2009 – 20,020 miles
  • 2008 – 16,072 miles
  • 2007 – 12,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,273 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm ball joint slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail87,273 miles (+5,431)2 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,273 miles
    Test number
    525553529582
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,842 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    809127361025
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail81,842 miles (+9,906)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    933979023878
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    148874108719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,936 miles (+8,265)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    858338109010
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,671 miles
    Test number
    441037475649
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail63,671 miles (+9,337)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,671 miles
    Test number
    971231966518
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,334 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,334 miles
    Test number
    138749659619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,217 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,217 miles
    Test number
    495032887277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,194 miles (+3,770)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,194 miles
    Test number
    355872841540
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass47,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,424 miles
    Test number
    172728755336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,424 miles (+4,408)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,424 miles
    Test number
    787385103525
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass43,016 miles (+4,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,016 miles
    Test number
    143788200250
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass38,169 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,169 miles
    Test number
    255131784202
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail38,161 miles (+5,444)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,161 miles
    Test number
    178415474254
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass32,717 miles (+3,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,717 miles
    Test number
    186073473281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass29,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,580 miles
    Test number
    626878892237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,580 miles (+2,694)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,580 miles
    Test number
    646508392207
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass26,886 miles (+3,247)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    347171891427
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre slightly distorted

  20. Pass23,639 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,639 miles
    Test number
    370985290474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,020 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,020 miles
    Test number
    950055389219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,072 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,072 miles
    Test number
    484792098261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,194 miles
    Test number
    360613007363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 NHK

Does LR54 NHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 NHK expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NHK?
The MOT on LR54 NHK expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 NHK done?
LR54 NHK was recorded at 87,273 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 4,990 miles a year.
Has LR54 NHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NHK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 NHK 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 NHK find?
LR54 NHK failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords damaged cut exposing cords; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front headlamp lens seriously defective, and 12 more.

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