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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 XTDMOT history

LR54 XTD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

LR54 XTD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
172,527 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XTD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XTD was last recorded at 172,527 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 2,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,786 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,741 miles
Average per year
7,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,527 miles
  • 2024 – 169,786 miles
  • 2023 – 163,836 miles
  • 2022 – 154,352 miles
  • 2021 – 150,067 miles
  • 2020 – 144,137 miles
  • 2019 – 138,054 miles
  • 2018 – 130,233 miles
  • 2017 – 121,646 miles
  • 2016 – 111,959 miles
  • 2015 – 101,998 miles
  • 2014 – 91,468 miles
  • 2013 – 82,958 miles
  • 2012 – 75,719 miles
  • 2011 – 68,559 miles
  • 2010 – 60,957 miles
  • 2009 – 53,694 miles
  • 2008 – 42,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,527 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Exhaust leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/S/R TAIL LAMP BROKEN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Quarter panel slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,527 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    172,527 miles
    Test number
    211558175582
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail172,527 miles (+2,741)1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,527 miles
    Test number
    724035460579
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass169,786 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,786 miles
    Test number
    266584274363
    • AdvisoryExhaust leaking
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TAIL LAMP BROKEN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail169,784 miles (+5,948)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,784 miles
    Test number
    240494429329
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leaking
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TAIL LAMP BROKEN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,836 miles (+1)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,836 miles
    Test number
    779395430333
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Quarter panel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail lamp lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  6. Fail163,835 miles (+9,483)1 dangerous1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,835 miles
    Test number
    722176408182
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Tie rod has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Quarter panel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail lamp lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Pass154,352 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,352 miles
    Test number
    964893935400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,067 miles (+5,930)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,067 miles
    Test number
    196777048865
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass144,137 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    144,137 miles
    Test number
    964929658329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished/ deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer casing cracking

  10. Fail144,137 miles (+6,083)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,137 miles
    Test number
    405575113933
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished/ deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer casing cracking

  11. Pass138,054 miles (+7,821)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    138,054 miles
    Test number
    957419787407
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass130,233 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,233 miles
    Test number
    875046535061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play inner steering arm offside front

  13. Fail130,213 miles (+8,567)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,213 miles
    Test number
    618583278031
    • FailureOffside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play inner steering arm offside front

  14. Pass121,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,646 miles
    Test number
    400872417119
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail121,646 miles (+9,687)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,646 miles
    Test number
    143803781669
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass111,959 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,959 miles
    Test number
    705214374636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play from offside inner steering arm

  17. Fail111,959 miles (+9,961)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,959 miles
    Test number
    572088809148
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play from offside inner steering arm

  18. Pass101,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,998 miles
    Test number
    196177195088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail101,998 miles (+10,530)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,998 miles
    Test number
    907907895024
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass91,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,468 miles
    Test number
    337525404199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail91,468 miles (+8,510)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,468 miles
    Test number
    556425804173
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass82,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,958 miles
    Test number
    209604193022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,958 miles (+7,239)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,958 miles
    Test number
    297724293030
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass75,719 miles (+7,160)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,719 miles
    Test number
    258724512116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on its inner edge

  25. Pass68,559 miles (+7,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,559 miles
    Test number
    169066491062
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass60,957 miles (+7,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,957 miles
    Test number
    483128110103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail53,694 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,694 miles
    Test number
    204264019116
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass53,694 miles (+10,943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,694 miles
    Test number
    240034019470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,751 miles
    Test number
    631227308189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XTD

Does LR54 XTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 XTD expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XTD?
The MOT on LR54 XTD expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 XTD done?
LR54 XTD was recorded at 172,527 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 7,695 miles a year.
Has LR54 XTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XTD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 XTD 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 XTD find?
LR54 XTD passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 10 more.

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