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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 NHOMOT history

LR54 NHO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LR54 NHO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
70,906 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NHO
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
25 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 NHO was last recorded at 70,906 miles on 8 May 2026, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,678 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
228 miles
Average per year
3,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,906 miles
  • 2025 – 65,481 miles
  • 2023 – 62,021 miles
  • 2022 – 50,128 miles
  • 2021 – 35,081 miles
  • 2020 – 24,997 miles
  • 2019 – 17,426 miles
  • 2018 – 11,161 miles
  • 2017 – 8,802 miles
  • 2016 – 8,345 miles
  • 2015 – 8,035 miles
  • 2014 – 7,792 miles
  • 2013 – 7,723 miles
  • 2012 – 7,608 miles
  • 2011 – 6,576 miles
  • 2010 – 5,850 miles
  • 2009 – 5,238 miles
  • 2008 – 4,300 miles
  • 2007 – 3,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,906 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,906 miles (+228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,906 miles
    Test number
    244419423852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail70,678 miles (+5,197)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,678 miles
    Test number
    588852514776
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,481 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,481 miles
    Test number
    966702641146
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,481 miles (+3,460)3 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,481 miles
    Test number
    314674826751
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,021 miles (+11,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    936981909099
    • AdvisoryN s f steering rack boot perished-
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded-exhaust flexi deteriated-o s f and o s r tyres on legal limit-front registration plate deteriated-wishbone bushes perished-n s f track rod end boot perished-

  6. Pass50,128 miles (+15,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,128 miles
    Test number
    887306649205
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy-rear lights slightly interacting-n s r tyre on limit-o s f cv boot perished-n s f inner arm slight play-

  7. Pass35,081 miles (+10,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,081 miles
    Test number
    389646207339
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit

  8. Pass24,997 miles (+7,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    24,997 miles
    Test number
    857770180485
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar dust cover slight damaged

  9. Pass17,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,426 miles
    Test number
    496797503048
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail17,426 miles (+6,265)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,426 miles
    Test number
    486154075787
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass11,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    11,161 miles
    Test number
    418950459032
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Fail11,161 miles (+2,359)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,161 miles
    Test number
    500458157562
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass8,802 miles (+457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    8,802 miles
    Test number
    485165793097
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres excessively perished on outer side wall and tread pattern cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on outer side wall

  14. Pass8,345 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    8,345 miles
    Test number
    740424653087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,035 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    8,035 miles
    Test number
    220102922143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,792 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    7,792 miles
    Test number
    897335194236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,723 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    7,723 miles
    Test number
    757144393283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,608 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    7,608 miles
    Test number
    627685382281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,576 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    6,576 miles
    Test number
    536050691241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,850 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    5,850 miles
    Test number
    333171790299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,238 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    5,238 miles
    Test number
    550053499248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,300 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    4,300 miles
    Test number
    213850798209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    3,296 miles
    Test number
    524249687278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 NHO

Does LR54 NHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 NHO is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NHO?
The MOT on LR54 NHO is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 NHO done?
LR54 NHO was recorded at 70,906 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,643 miles a year.
Has LR54 NHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NHO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 NHO 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 NHO find?
LR54 NHO passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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