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Volkswagen Polo

Blue and Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LR54 XDWMOT history

LR54 XDW is a blue and grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

LR54 XDW blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2025
Mileage
141,761 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XDW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XDW was last recorded at 141,761 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 5,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,957 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,804 miles
Average per year
6,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,761 miles
  • 2023 – 135,957 miles
  • 2021 – 129,511 miles
  • 2020 – 125,560 miles
  • 2019 – 120,867 miles
  • 2018 – 118,917 miles
  • 2017 – 117,128 miles
  • 2016 – 104,779 miles
  • 2015 – 92,982 miles
  • 2014 – 84,595 miles
  • 2013 – 75,691 miles
  • 2012 – 67,785 miles
  • 2011 – 60,535 miles
  • 2010 – 53,797 miles
  • 2009 – 44,926 miles
  • 2008 – 38,599 miles
  • 2007 – 34,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,761 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,761 miles (+5,804)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,761 miles
    Test number
    163852344471
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass135,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,957 miles
    Test number
    914699596660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail135,957 miles (+6,446)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,957 miles
    Test number
    174263889084
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass129,511 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,511 miles
    Test number
    569429920299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and under body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail129,511 miles (+3,951)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,511 miles
    Test number
    642116718239
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and under body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass125,560 miles (+4,693)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,560 miles
    Test number
    254368762058
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass120,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,867 miles
    Test number
    410622496200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,867 miles (+1,950)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,867 miles
    Test number
    832208170412
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass118,917 miles (+1,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    936660211440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass117,128 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,128 miles
    Test number
    570165763945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,120 miles (+12,341)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,120 miles
    Test number
    228142528316
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass104,779 miles (+11,797)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,779 miles
    Test number
    387189175384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,982 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,982 miles
    Test number
    305725253921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,595 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,595 miles
    Test number
    379693234204
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  15. Fail84,594 miles (+8,903)4 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,594 miles
    Test number
    537841134259
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  16. Pass75,691 miles (+7,906)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    478618223278
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  17. Pass67,785 miles (+7,250)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,785 miles
    Test number
    296541242236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing at inner edges of tread
  18. Pass60,535 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    347128241286
    • NoteBrakepipes obscured
    • NoteFront discs coroding
  19. Fail60,535 miles (+6,738)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    915958041217
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBrakepipes obscured
    • NoteFront discs coroding
  20. Pass53,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    414073020225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,797 miles (+8,871)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    514383920229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass44,926 miles (+6,327)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,926 miles
    Test number
    291499229225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,599 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,599 miles
    Test number
    872164338213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,986 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,986 miles
    Test number
    370140857232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,975 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,975 miles
    Test number
    182308947295
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO.s.f. brake judder.

Questions about LR54 XDW

Does LR54 XDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 XDW expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XDW?
The MOT on LR54 XDW expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 XDW done?
LR54 XDW was recorded at 141,761 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 6,352 miles a year.
Has LR54 XDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XDW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 XDW 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 XDW find?
LR54 XDW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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