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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,422 cc

LR54 NTVMOT history

LR54 NTV is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2022.

LR54 NTV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2023
Mileage
169,448 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 NTV was last recorded at 169,448 miles on 17 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,448 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,448 miles
  • 2020 – 141,752 miles
  • 2019 – 120,977 miles
  • 2018 – 108,550 miles
  • 2017 – 102,878 miles
  • 2016 – 96,899 miles
  • 2015 – 92,410 miles
  • 2014 – 87,226 miles
  • 2013 – 76,692 miles
  • 2012 – 71,806 miles
  • 2011 – 64,408 miles
  • 2010 – 55,865 miles
  • 2009 – 51,300 miles
  • 2008 – 41,925 miles
  • 2007 – 33,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,448 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,448 miles
    Test number
    499250366141
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail169,448 miles (+27,696)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,448 miles
    Test number
    995951727660
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass141,752 miles (+20,775)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,752 miles
    Test number
    243732065226
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,977 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,977 miles
    Test number
    629834926306
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail120,977 miles (+12,427)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,977 miles
    Test number
    334324107304
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass108,550 miles (+5,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,550 miles
    Test number
    156153016271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass102,878 miles (+5,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,878 miles
    Test number
    441583123650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass96,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,899 miles
    Test number
    140952821572
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bolts loose (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail96,899 miles (+4,489)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,899 miles
    Test number
    312992026842
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bolts loose (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass92,410 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,410 miles
    Test number
    508224705153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,226 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    415275024239
    • NoteOffside rear seatbelt clip cover is missing but securely latching

  12. Fail87,226 miles (+10,534)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    828255524216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear seatbelt clip cover is missing but securely latching

  13. Pass76,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,692 miles
    Test number
    256131643287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,692 miles (+4,886)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,692 miles
    Test number
    538750943211
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass71,806 miles (+7,398)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,806 miles
    Test number
    347535862445
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass64,408 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,408 miles
    Test number
    148300771216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,865 miles (+4,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,865 miles
    Test number
    584222020221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,300 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,300 miles
    Test number
    583958639134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted unable to make full assessment of all components
    • NoteRaining unable to make full assessment of all components

  19. Fail51,293 miles (+9,368)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    502535539151
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted unable to make full assessment of all components
    • NoteRaining unable to make full assessment of all components
    • NoteTrack incorrect

  20. Pass41,925 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,925 miles
    Test number
    871044138176
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt stalk casing adrift

  21. Fail41,896 miles (+8,253)4 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,896 miles
    Test number
    950408628136
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt stalk casing adrift

  22. Pass33,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,643 miles
    Test number
    253460937104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR54 NTV

Does LR54 NTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 NTV expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NTV?
The MOT on LR54 NTV expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 NTV done?
LR54 NTV was recorded at 169,448 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2022, an average of 9,244 miles a year.
Has LR54 NTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NTV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 NTV 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 NTV find?
LR54 NTV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: central seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill; nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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