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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 XLPMOT history

LR54 XLP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LR54 XLP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,811 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XLP was last recorded at 91,811 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,593 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,218 miles
Average per year
3,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,811 miles
  • 2025 – 89,593 miles
  • 2024 – 86,787 miles
  • 2023 – 83,781 miles
  • 2022 – 80,427 miles
  • 2021 – 76,449 miles
  • 2020 – 73,820 miles
  • 2019 – 70,803 miles
  • 2018 – 67,770 miles
  • 2017 – 65,470 miles
  • 2016 – 63,742 miles
  • 2015 – 60,486 miles
  • 2014 – 56,559 miles
  • 2013 – 53,457 miles
  • 2011 – 50,072 miles
  • 2010 – 47,493 miles
  • 2009 – 43,585 miles
  • 2008 – 34,218 miles
  • 2007 – 27,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,811 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive FROM THE ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,811 miles (+2,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,811 miles
    Test number
    824162316324
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive FROM THE ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass89,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,593 miles
    Test number
    642517518195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,593 miles (+2,806)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,593 miles
    Test number
    736543014254
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass86,787 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,787 miles
    Test number
    155944056137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    475445497128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,781 miles (+3,354)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    997860179390
    • Repaired at testFront Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass80,427 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,427 miles
    Test number
    326081568731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,449 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    549085912609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,820 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    896575552051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,803 miles (+3,033)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    849487543097
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  11. Pass67,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    835939134762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,770 miles (+2,300)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    155541859096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass65,470 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,470 miles
    Test number
    900560258201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,742 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,742 miles
    Test number
    490150594405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,486 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    536369585060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    997802364053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,559 miles (+3,102)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    388492864011
    • FailureNearside 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 1.6mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2mm
    • NoteSome movement in both front wishbone rear bush when braking
  18. Pass53,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,457 miles
    Test number
    369681963041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,457 miles (+3,385)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,457 miles
    Test number
    457811763097
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass50,072 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    466718821377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,493 miles
    Test number
    360421300306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,491 miles (+3,906)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,491 miles
    Test number
    540801400374
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass43,585 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    404483519457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,549 miles (+9,331)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,549 miles
    Test number
    950631019358
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
  25. Fail34,218 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,218 miles
    Test number
    442627428481
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  26. Pass34,218 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,218 miles
    Test number
    680407328378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,786 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,786 miles
    Test number
    972518977278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,777 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,777 miles
    Test number
    772497477262
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about LR54 XLP

Does LR54 XLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XLP is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XLP?
The MOT on LR54 XLP is valid until 29 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 XLP done?
LR54 XLP was recorded at 91,811 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,520 miles a year.
Has LR54 XLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XLP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 XLP 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 XLP find?
LR54 XLP passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust noisy; front oil leak, but not excessive from the engine; offside front anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened.

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