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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 YPJMOT history

LR54 YPJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LR54 YPJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
48,297 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 YPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 YPJ was last recorded at 48,297 miles on 12 May 2026, 5,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,670 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,627 miles
Average per year
2,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,297 miles
  • 2025 – 42,670 miles
  • 2024 – 36,823 miles
  • 2023 – 30,069 miles
  • 2022 – 24,276 miles
  • 2021 – 19,245 miles
  • 2020 – 18,270 miles
  • 2019 – 17,196 miles
  • 2018 – 15,636 miles
  • 2017 – 14,695 miles
  • 2016 – 13,842 miles
  • 2015 – 12,714 miles
  • 2014 – 11,714 miles
  • 2013 – 10,685 miles
  • 2012 – 9,683 miles
  • 2011 – 8,478 miles
  • 2010 – 7,308 miles
  • 2009 – 5,945 miles
  • 2008 – 5,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve perishing
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Central exhaust sleeve perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn thin both edges and damaged outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,297 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    48,297 miles
    Test number
    788739137429
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail48,297 miles (+5,627)2 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,297 miles
    Test number
    648365095057
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,670 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    809095747562
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve perished
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn thin both edges and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail42,669 miles (+5,846)2 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,669 miles
    Test number
    482350315870
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve perished
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn thin both edges and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass36,823 miles (+94)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    322518982969
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve perished
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail36,729 miles (+6,660)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,729 miles
    Test number
    648108871876
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and adjuster broke (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve perished
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass30,069 miles (+5,793)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    30,069 miles
    Test number
    240745430388
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre sleeve perished

  8. Pass24,276 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    24,276 miles
    Test number
    282163495183
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail24,275 miles (+5,030)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,275 miles
    Test number
    980415773657
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure aim low (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass19,245 miles (+975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    19,245 miles
    Test number
    876531047580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass18,270 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    18,270 miles
    Test number
    808594264767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    17,196 miles
    Test number
    330613287502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail17,196 miles (+1,560)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,196 miles
    Test number
    297720199505
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass15,636 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    15,636 miles
    Test number
    140498155676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    14,695 miles
    Test number
    386371941981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,695 miles (+853)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,695 miles
    Test number
    884024668640
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass13,842 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    13,842 miles
    Test number
    514036353152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,714 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    12,714 miles
    Test number
    888247565180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,714 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    11,714 miles
    Test number
    677364074121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,685 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    10,685 miles
    Test number
    626231393122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,683 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,683 miles
    Test number
    468357282117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,478 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    8,478 miles
    Test number
    469567561151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,308 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    7,308 miles
    Test number
    731675260177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,945 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    5,945 miles
    Test number
    663869269162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    5,246 miles
    Test number
    642832078196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 YPJ

Does LR54 YPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 YPJ is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 YPJ?
The MOT on LR54 YPJ is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 YPJ done?
LR54 YPJ was recorded at 48,297 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,406 miles a year.
Has LR54 YPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 YPJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 YPJ 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 YPJ find?
LR54 YPJ passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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