Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LR54 NUVMOT history
LR54 NUV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,302 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 104,302 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,597 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR54 NUV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR54 NUV was last recorded at 104,302 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,294 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 4,597 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,302 miles
- 2024 – 97,683 miles
- 2023 – 92,271 miles
- 2022 – 86,797 miles
- 2021 – 80,535 miles
- 2020 – 75,540 miles
- 2019 – 65,977 miles
- 2018 – 61,214 miles
- 2017 – 57,264 miles
- 2016 – 54,971 miles
- 2015 – 52,950 miles
- 2014 – 50,904 miles
- 2013 – 48,638 miles
- 2012 – 46,581 miles
- 2011 – 40,701 miles
- 2010 – 35,527 miles
- 2009 – 29,117 miles
- 2008 – 26,940 miles
- 2007 – 25,410 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,302 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,302 miles (+8)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 104,302 miles
- Test number
- 865402853858
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
Fail104,294 miles (+6,611)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,294 miles
- Test number
- 467241186797
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
Pass97,683 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 97,683 miles
- Test number
- 418977353867
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,683 miles (+5,412)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,683 miles
- Test number
- 282871624800
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 92,271 miles
- Test number
- 122665900120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,271 miles (+5,474)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,271 miles
- Test number
- 183750013875
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge less than legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,797 miles (+6,262)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 86,797 miles
- Test number
- 778207911738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,535 miles (+4,995)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 80,535 miles
- Test number
- 597803537870
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,540 miles (+9,563)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 75,540 miles
- Test number
- 247517588753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,977 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 65,977 miles
- Test number
- 465411758698
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail65,977 miles (+4,763)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,977 miles
- Test number
- 846735810084
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,214 miles (+3,950)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 61,214 miles
- Test number
- 110464745534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,264 miles (+2,293)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 57,264 miles
- Test number
- 372774515526
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet hose broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak slight leak from engine
Pass54,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 54,971 miles
- Test number
- 836733314499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,971 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,971 miles
- Test number
- 490479433272
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Fail54,971 miles (+2,021)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,971 miles
- Test number
- 822711241587
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass52,950 miles (+2,046)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 52,950 miles
- Test number
- 299771325029
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/r wheel binding slightly
Pass50,904 miles (+2,266)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 50,904 miles
- Test number
- 988254304058
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteO/s/r wheel slight bind
Pass48,638 miles (+2,057)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 48,638 miles
- Test number
- 397326413015
- 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)
Pass46,581 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 46,581 miles
- Test number
- 379301512003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,580 miles (+5,879)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,580 miles
- Test number
- 337629202097
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass40,701 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 40,701 miles
- Test number
- 166965611401
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fail40,701 miles (+5,174)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,701 miles
- Test number
- 647665611015
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass35,527 miles (+6,410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 35,527 miles
- Test number
- 101022320029
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,117 miles (+2,177)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 29,117 miles
- Test number
- 573988909022
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass26,940 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 26,940 miles
- Test number
- 101515128086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,938 miles (+1,528)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,938 miles
- Test number
- 123794728452
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOffside obligatory mirror damaged
Fail25,410 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,410 miles
- Test number
- 532315047389
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR54 NUV
- Does LR54 NUV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR54 NUV expired on 9 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR54 NUV?
- The MOT on LR54 NUV expired on 9 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR54 NUV done?
- LR54 NUV was recorded at 104,302 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 4,597 miles a year.
- Has LR54 NUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR54 NUV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR54 NUV 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 NUV find?
- LR54 NUV passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting, and 5 more.
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