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Volkswagen Polo

Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR54 NUXMOT history

LR54 NUX is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

LR54 NUX yellow Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
110,235 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 NUX was last recorded at 110,235 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,232 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,235 miles
  • 2023 – 101,521 miles
  • 2022 – 97,089 miles
  • 2021 – 93,639 miles
  • 2020 – 90,598 miles
  • 2019 – 86,438 miles
  • 2017 – 83,729 miles
  • 2016 – 80,950 miles
  • 2015 – 72,661 miles
  • 2014 – 64,789 miles
  • 2013 – 53,252 miles
  • 2012 – 38,035 miles
  • 2011 – 33,980 miles
  • 2010 – 28,423 miles
  • 2009 – 24,631 miles
  • 2008 – 17,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,235 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,235 miles
    Test number
    200118442451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail110,232 miles (+8,711)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    549477665409
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass101,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,521 miles
    Test number
    620627469086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail101,521 miles (+4,432)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,521 miles
    Test number
    148054985581
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,089 miles
    Test number
    309976590556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,089 miles (+3,450)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,089 miles
    Test number
    998228677288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass93,639 miles (+3,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,639 miles
    Test number
    928998078037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass90,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    656075672613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,598 miles (+4,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    848922352614
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass86,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    719293174373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Fail86,438 miles (+2,709)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    708813158634
    • DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass83,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,729 miles
    Test number
    552517601208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,729 miles (+2,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,729 miles
    Test number
    145065757073
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass80,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,950 miles
    Test number
    439963287711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,950 miles (+8,289)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,950 miles
    Test number
    407985828454
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass72,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    241971687643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,661 miles (+7,872)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    169905917258
    • Repaired at testOffside 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass64,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    157710954362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Fail64,789 miles (+11,537)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    246720354353
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass53,252 miles (+8,797)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,252 miles
    Test number
    587842653381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating
  21. Fail44,455 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,455 miles
    Test number
    256398833070
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass44,455 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,455 miles
    Test number
    548498633086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,035 miles
    Test number
    117461752055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,035 miles (+4,055)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,035 miles
    Test number
    986811152094
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  25. Pass33,980 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,980 miles
    Test number
    978966651094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,423 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,423 miles
    Test number
    474493150087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,631 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,631 miles
    Test number
    554793269075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,065 miles
    Test number
    134743558484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 NUX

Does LR54 NUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 NUX expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NUX?
The MOT on LR54 NUX expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 NUX done?
LR54 NUX was recorded at 110,235 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 5,774 miles a year.
Has LR54 NUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NUX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 NUX 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 NUX find?
LR54 NUX passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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