Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 NHMMOT history

LR54 NHM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LR54 NHM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,287 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,371 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR54 NHM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 NHM was last recorded at 130,287 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2015: 68,767 miles, lower than 69,791 miles on 26 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,603 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,684 miles
Average per year
6,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,287 miles
  • 2025 – 122,603 miles
  • 2024 – 116,729 miles
  • 2023 – 108,603 miles
  • 2022 – 100,750 miles
  • 2021 – 94,642 miles
  • 2020 – 90,242 miles
  • 2019 – 86,366 miles
  • 2018 – 81,588 miles
  • 2017 – 76,920 miles
  • 2016 – 71,890 miles
  • 2015 – 68,767 miles
  • 2014 – 69,791 miles
  • 2013 – 47,026 miles
  • 2012 – 44,631 miles
  • 2011 – 42,200 miles
  • 2010 – 39,642 miles
  • 2009 – 24,643 miles
  • 2008 – 17,055 miles
  • 2007 – 12,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,287 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear 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 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Advise condition of rear exhaust box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,287 miles (+7,684)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,287 miles
    Test number
    537395982887
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

  2. Pass122,603 miles (+5,874)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,603 miles
    Test number
    272413930735
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

  3. Pass116,729 miles (+25)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,729 miles
    Test number
    623833763744
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail116,704 miles (+8,101)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    429579294939
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loss

  5. Pass108,603 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,603 miles
    Test number
    392384822201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,750 miles
    Test number
    515732235128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail100,749 miles (+6,107)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,749 miles
    Test number
    580403952842
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass94,642 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,642 miles
    Test number
    597802697269
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail94,641 miles (+4,399)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    712351449583
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,242 miles
    Test number
    550116642077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,242 miles (+3,876)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,242 miles
    Test number
    948171966870
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass86,366 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,366 miles
    Test number
    528262675322
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Fail86,366 miles (+4,778)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,366 miles
    Test number
    771515103503
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass81,588 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,588 miles
    Test number
    957330735688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,920 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,920 miles
    Test number
    611822461894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,890 miles
    Test number
    466928444683
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of rear exhaust box
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail71,890 miles (+3,123)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,890 miles
    Test number
    230608644814
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of rear exhaust box
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass68,767 miles (-1,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    779213915178
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  19. Pass69,791 miles (+22,765)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,791 miles
    Test number
    908208334256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass47,026 miles (+2,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,026 miles
    Test number
    898765943263
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  21. Pass44,631 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,631 miles
    Test number
    688883562264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,200 miles (+2,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    738083861299
    • 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. Pass39,642 miles (+14,999)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,642 miles
    Test number
    442489250277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,643 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,643 miles
    Test number
    212248649239
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,643 miles (+7,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,643 miles
    Test number
    653088349266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass17,055 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,055 miles
    Test number
    491770468288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,236 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,236 miles
    Test number
    190154467265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass12,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,236 miles
    Test number
    500054267207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 NHM

Does LR54 NHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 NHM is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NHM?
The MOT on LR54 NHM is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 NHM done?
LR54 NHM was recorded at 130,287 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,371 miles a year.
Has LR54 NHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NHM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 NHM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 NHM find?
LR54 NHM passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LR54N registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.