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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LR54 NVFMOT history

LR54 NVF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

LR54 NVF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,822 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 NVF was last recorded at 76,822 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 3,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,654 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,168 miles
Average per year
4,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,822 miles
  • 2025 – 73,654 miles
  • 2024 – 65,913 miles
  • 2023 – 62,433 miles
  • 2022 – 61,640 miles
  • 2021 – 61,119 miles
  • 2020 – 59,611 miles
  • 2019 – 50,982 miles
  • 2018 – 45,846 miles
  • 2017 – 39,955 miles
  • 2016 – 34,507 miles
  • 2015 – 26,103 miles
  • 2013 – 18,684 miles
  • 2012 – 13,286 miles
  • 2011 – 8,479 miles
  • 2010 – 3,672 miles
  • 2009 – 3,130 miles
  • 2008 – 2,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,822 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,822 miles (+3,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,822 miles
    Test number
    937653545461
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass73,654 miles (+7,741)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    280146739732
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  3. Pass65,913 miles (+3,480)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    942768990637
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass62,433 miles (+793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,433 miles
    Test number
    804090095249
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass61,640 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,640 miles
    Test number
    548702563336
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail61,582 miles (+463)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,582 miles
    Test number
    295887323492
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass61,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    843717225342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail61,119 miles (+1,508)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    570011592684
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass59,611 miles (+8,629)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    173814171641
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    879832046801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,982 miles (+5,136)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    751400285767
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

  12. Pass45,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    475513766549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,846 miles (+5,891)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    100689254847
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass39,955 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,955 miles
    Test number
    417140621521
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  15. Fail39,955 miles (+5,448)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,955 miles
    Test number
    164460336270
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  16. Pass34,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    220669079249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail34,507 miles (+8,404)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    170043822797
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass26,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,103 miles
    Test number
    107081775457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail26,103 miles (+7,419)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,103 miles
    Test number
    557141675021
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  20. Pass18,684 miles (+5,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,684 miles
    Test number
    789865963393
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  21. Pass13,286 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    13,286 miles
    Test number
    446519752313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,479 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    8,479 miles
    Test number
    459319841318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,456 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    5,456 miles
    Test number
    795043411079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,672 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    3,672 miles
    Test number
    484224900016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,130 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    3,130 miles
    Test number
    114416909003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass2,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    2,607 miles
    Test number
    991912308011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 NVF

Does LR54 NVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 NVF is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NVF?
The MOT on LR54 NVF is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 NVF done?
LR54 NVF was recorded at 76,822 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 4,087 miles a year.
Has LR54 NVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NVF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 NVF 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 NVF find?
LR54 NVF passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear exhaust box corroded.

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