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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 YVKMOT history

LR54 YVK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 86,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LR54 YVK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,452 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 YVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 YVK was last recorded at 86,452 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2021: 65,237 miles, lower than 65,263 miles on 15 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,232 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,220 miles
Average per year
3,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,452 miles
  • 2025 – 82,232 miles
  • 2024 – 78,621 miles
  • 2023 – 74,255 miles
  • 2022 – 70,095 miles
  • 2021 – 65,237 miles
  • 2020 – 60,800 miles
  • 2019 – 58,545 miles
  • 2018 – 55,184 miles
  • 2017 – 53,503 miles
  • 2016 – 51,402 miles
  • 2015 – 48,085 miles
  • 2014 – 44,387 miles
  • 2012 – 39,095 miles
  • 2011 – 31,902 miles
  • 2009 – 30,231 miles
  • 2008 – 28,650 miles
  • 2007 – 25,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,452 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration Plate damaged but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,452 miles (+4,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,452 miles
    Test number
    396104497962
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  2. Pass82,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,232 miles
    Test number
    697105722106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Fail82,229 miles (+3,608)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,229 miles
    Test number
    859966150676
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass78,621 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    704359644576
    • AdvisoryFront Registration Plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail78,619 miles (+4,364)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,619 miles
    Test number
    914321411208
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration Plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass74,255 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    370572714220
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail74,253 miles (+4,158)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    205259206483
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass70,095 miles (+2)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,095 miles
    Test number
    346622242179
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail70,093 miles (+4,856)2 dangerous6 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    468462697497
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass65,237 miles (-26)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    349053737672
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail65,263 miles (+4,463)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,263 miles
    Test number
    809156877629
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass60,800 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,800 miles
    Test number
    888263078967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    588608157495
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail58,545 miles (+3,361)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    922143983913
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass55,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,184 miles
    Test number
    242216595808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,182 miles (+1,679)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    538576982230
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass53,503 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,503 miles
    Test number
    429716477056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    800726485024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,401 miles (+3,316)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    917731854881
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass48,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,085 miles
    Test number
    839150995030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,083 miles (+3,696)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,083 miles
    Test number
    736020195096
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass44,387 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    105251994006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,386 miles (+5,291)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,386 miles
    Test number
    265300194019
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass39,095 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,095 miles
    Test number
    899355922389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,937 miles (+4,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,937 miles
    Test number
    449120862040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail31,902 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,902 miles
    Test number
    617089331035
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear upper side light inoperative

  27. Pass31,902 miles (+1,671)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,902 miles
    Test number
    906169631021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear upper side light inoperative

  28. Pass30,231 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,231 miles
    Test number
    810461229380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,650 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    244294598241
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass28,650 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    354214498428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass25,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,045 miles
    Test number
    103786017384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail25,045 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,045 miles
    Test number
    161166517374
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LR54 YVK

Does LR54 YVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 YVK is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 YVK?
The MOT on LR54 YVK is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 YVK done?
LR54 YVK was recorded at 86,452 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,383 miles a year.
Has LR54 YVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 YVK has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 YVK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 YVK find?
LR54 YVK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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