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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 NTUMOT history

LR54 NTU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

LR54 NTU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,748 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 NTU was last recorded at 107,748 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,695 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
4,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,748 miles
  • 2024 – 107,695 miles
  • 2023 – 104,437 miles
  • 2021 – 102,720 miles
  • 2020 – 98,344 miles
  • 2019 – 92,008 miles
  • 2018 – 88,454 miles
  • 2017 – 84,612 miles
  • 2016 – 79,366 miles
  • 2015 – 74,222 miles
  • 2014 – 66,950 miles
  • 2013 – 59,237 miles
  • 2012 – 50,964 miles
  • 2011 – 46,641 miles
  • 2010 – 41,267 miles
  • 2009 – 35,315 miles
  • 2008 – 28,438 miles
  • 2007 – 24,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,748 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear rear underbody slight corroded all over

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front wishbone back rubber bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,748 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,748 miles
    Test number
    121618883839
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear underbody slight corroded all over

  2. Pass107,695 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,695 miles
    Test number
    744816473925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,692 miles (+3)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,692 miles
    Test number
    281000548600
    • MajorBrake hose excessively damaged Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,689 miles (+3,252)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,689 miles
    Test number
    572171350214
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,437 miles
    Test number
    462442655352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail104,437 miles (+1,717)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,437 miles
    Test number
    562517726063
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass102,720 miles (+4,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    502538126358
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass98,344 miles (+6,336)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    872018891105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,008 miles (+3,554)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    132809793132
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass88,454 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,454 miles
    Test number
    114014603204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,263 miles (+3,651)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,263 miles
    Test number
    341655381747
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass84,612 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,612 miles
    Test number
    183351808203
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone back rubber bushes worn

  13. Fail84,602 miles (+5,236)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,602 miles
    Test number
    358603426401
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone back rubber bushes worn

  14. Pass79,366 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,366 miles
    Test number
    186136711158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,222 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    124025596987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,950 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,950 miles
    Test number
    387723794217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,921 miles (+7,684)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    298741794218
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass59,237 miles (+8,273)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,237 miles
    Test number
    277512593269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,964 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,964 miles
    Test number
    276352492297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside outter cv joint leaking grease, but no visible split

  20. Fail50,945 miles (+4,304)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    705992392284
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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)
    • NoteNearside outter cv joint leaking grease, but no visible split

  21. Pass46,641 miles (+5,374)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    556490101342
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass41,267 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    663432900380
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbone rear bushes weak
    • NoteBrakes noisey rear brakes grabbingreq cleaning and adjusting

  23. Fail41,267 miles (+5,952)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    790432900383
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbone rear bushes weak
    • NoteBrakes noisey rear brakes grabbingreq cleaning and adjusting

  24. Pass35,315 miles (+6,877)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,315 miles
    Test number
    522275489279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer edge slight worn

  25. Pass28,438 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,438 miles
    Test number
    414148678265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,128 miles
    Test number
    704915497284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 NTU

Does LR54 NTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 NTU is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NTU?
The MOT on LR54 NTU is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 NTU done?
LR54 NTU was recorded at 107,748 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 4,561 miles a year.
Has LR54 NTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NTU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 NTU 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 NTU find?
LR54 NTU passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front both; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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