Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LS54 NPKMOT history
LS54 NPK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,282 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 168,282 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,407 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 NPK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 NPK was last recorded at 168,282 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,981 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 301 miles
- Average per year
- 8,407 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,282 miles
- 2024 – 154,615 miles
- 2023 – 140,008 miles
- 2022 – 131,403 miles
- 2021 – 126,152 miles
- 2020 – 117,512 miles
- 2019 – 109,284 miles
- 2018 – 89,244 miles
- 2017 – 82,354 miles
- 2016 – 74,120 miles
- 2015 – 65,811 miles
- 2014 – 59,663 miles
- 2013 – 53,041 miles
- 2012 – 43,908 miles
- 2011 – 34,803 miles
- 2009 – 29,134 miles
- 2008 – 22,684 miles
- 2007 – 17,683 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,282 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 back box outer skin corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,282 miles (+301)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 168,282 miles
- Test number
- 297337965995
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded
Fail167,981 miles (+13,366)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,981 miles
- Test number
- 140418237594
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded
Pass154,615 miles (+326)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 154,615 miles
- Test number
- 960335979906
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
Fail154,289 miles (+14,281)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,289 miles
- Test number
- 673464048961
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
Pass140,008 miles (+8,605)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 140,008 miles
- Test number
- 892321756913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Pass131,403 miles (+5,251)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 131,403 miles
- Test number
- 939573409674
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
Pass126,152 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 126,152 miles
- Test number
- 701532045052
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail126,152 miles (+8,640)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,152 miles
- Test number
- 670433339637
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass117,512 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 117,512 miles
- Test number
- 731863060859
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,512 miles (+8,228)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,512 miles
- Test number
- 926697698277
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,284 miles (+10,777)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 109,284 miles
- Test number
- 586464538991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,507 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 98,507 miles
- Test number
- 829910346356
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail98,507 miles (+9,263)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,507 miles
- Test number
- 552051258960
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,244 miles (+6,890)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 89,244 miles
- Test number
- 858704788214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,354 miles (+8,234)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 82,354 miles
- Test number
- 840119688173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,120 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 74,120 miles
- Test number
- 437687104772
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge advise alignment
Fail74,101 miles (+8,290)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,101 miles
- Test number
- 397529151507
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge advise alignment
Pass65,811 miles (+6,148)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 65,811 miles
- Test number
- 778216015025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,663 miles (+6,622)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 59,663 miles
- Test number
- 699722404065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,041 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,041 miles
- Test number
- 476978013087
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Pass53,041 miles (+9,133)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 53,041 miles
- Test number
- 937708813079
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Pass43,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 43,908 miles
- Test number
- 665658412003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,908 miles (+9,105)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,908 miles
- Test number
- 255068212067
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass34,803 miles (+5,669)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 34,803 miles
- Test number
- 595879311066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside wing mirror inscure
- NoteOffside front wing damaged
Pass29,134 miles (+6,450)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 29,134 miles
- Test number
- 233795249390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall.
Pass22,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 22,684 miles
- Test number
- 222438538326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,684 miles (+5,001)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,684 miles
- Test number
- 413067538441
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass17,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 17,683 miles
- Test number
- 290771647391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS54 NPK
- Does LS54 NPK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NPK is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 NPK?
- The MOT on LS54 NPK is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS54 NPK done?
- LS54 NPK was recorded at 168,282 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,407 miles a year.
- Has LS54 NPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 NPK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS54 NPK 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 LS54 NPK find?
- LS54 NPK passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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