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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 NHTMOT history

LR54 NHT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LR54 NHT blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,384 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NHT
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
20 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 NHT was last recorded at 169,384 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,374 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,384 miles
  • 2025 – 159,381 miles
  • 2024 – 149,818 miles
  • 2023 – 141,140 miles
  • 2022 – 131,499 miles
  • 2021 – 122,592 miles
  • 2020 – 110,904 miles
  • 2019 – 98,627 miles
  • 2017 – 71,875 miles
  • 2016 – 70,208 miles
  • 2015 – 67,534 miles
  • 2014 – 64,589 miles
  • 2013 – 60,662 miles
  • 2012 – 56,321 miles
  • 2011 – 51,727 miles
  • 2010 – 46,221 miles
  • 2009 – 40,172 miles
  • 2008 – 34,553 miles
  • 2007 – 26,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,384 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,384 miles (+10)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,384 miles
    Test number
    168615836561
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Fail169,374 miles (+9,993)1 dangerous6 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,374 miles
    Test number
    146665442200
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine overheated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass159,381 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,381 miles
    Test number
    651932943509
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded ( front wing )
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,381 miles (+9,563)1 dangerous2 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,381 miles
    Test number
    767241662939
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded ( front wing )
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,818 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,818 miles
    Test number
    281176286373
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  6. Fail149,818 miles (+8,678)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,818 miles
    Test number
    313410285445
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  7. Pass141,140 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,140 miles
    Test number
    750856052361
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower body panel (wing) corroded at lower edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail141,139 miles (+9,640)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,139 miles
    Test number
    384565572559
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower body panel (wing) corroded at lower edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass131,499 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,499 miles
    Test number
    343191109933
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated at small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail131,499 miles (+8,907)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,499 miles
    Test number
    578670768462
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated at small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass122,592 miles (+11,688)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,592 miles
    Test number
    161925386474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,904 miles (+12,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,904 miles
    Test number
    554435663647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass98,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,627 miles
    Test number
    131271142781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Fail98,627 miles (+26,752)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,627 miles
    Test number
    444446357065
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  15. Pass71,875 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    916997702635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,208 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    187551027365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,534 miles
    Test number
    507013086277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,530 miles (+2,941)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,530 miles
    Test number
    391876833392
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  19. Pass64,589 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,589 miles
    Test number
    696817084274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,662 miles (+4,341)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,662 miles
    Test number
    956025373204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  21. Pass56,321 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,321 miles
    Test number
    787198762205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,727 miles (+5,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,727 miles
    Test number
    809902671266
    • NoteNearside upper mcpherson strut bearing assembly partially seized

  23. Pass46,221 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,221 miles
    Test number
    570360480256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,172 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,172 miles
    Test number
    354091089409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,553 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,553 miles
    Test number
    862033188298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,538 miles
    Test number
    734394887276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 NHT

Does LR54 NHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 NHT is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NHT?
The MOT on LR54 NHT is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 NHT done?
LR54 NHT was recorded at 169,384 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,598 miles a year.
Has LR54 NHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NHT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 NHT 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 NHT find?
LR54 NHT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perished, and 6 more.

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