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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 NTUMOT history

LS54 NTU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 45,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LS54 NTU 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 Nov 2027
Mileage
45,016 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NTU
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
12 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NTU was last recorded at 45,016 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2020: 44,451 miles, lower than 443,180 miles on 21 Oct 2019.

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
44,946 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
1,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,016 miles
  • 2025 – 44,946 miles
  • 2024 – 44,873 miles
  • 2023 – 44,736 miles
  • 2022 – 44,628 miles
  • 2021 – 44,528 miles
  • 2020 – 44,451 miles
  • 2019 – 443,180 miles
  • 2018 – 43,791 miles
  • 2017 – 43,164 miles
  • 2016 – 42,487 miles
  • 2015 – 41,969 miles
  • 2014 – 41,287 miles
  • 2013 – 29,201 miles
  • 2012 – 15,829 miles
  • 2010 – 13,976 miles
  • 2009 – 12,142 miles
  • 2008 – 9,939 miles
  • 2007 – 7,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,016 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,016 miles (+70)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    45,016 miles
    Test number
    389009354308
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,946 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    44,946 miles
    Test number
    774825370696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,873 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    400729248411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,736 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    44,736 miles
    Test number
    918785078801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,628 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,628 miles
    Test number
    424712785240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,528 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,528 miles
    Test number
    230830244895
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass44,451 miles (-398,729)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,451 miles
    Test number
    194892181698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass443,180 miles (+399,389)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    443,180 miles
    Test number
    397383735288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,791 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,791 miles
    Test number
    908614995575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,164 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,164 miles
    Test number
    768090607254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,487 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    900922639011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,969 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,969 miles
    Test number
    287423970495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,287 miles
    Test number
    448039504403
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail41,287 miles (+12,086)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,287 miles
    Test number
    855249504398
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass29,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,201 miles
    Test number
    275513883143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail29,201 miles (+13,372)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,201 miles
    Test number
    847352383124
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail15,829 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,829 miles
    Test number
    805585722057
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass15,829 miles (+1,853)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,829 miles
    Test number
    855455022060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass13,976 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,976 miles
    Test number
    932132070210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,142 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    12,142 miles
    Test number
    104848269299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,939 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    9,939 miles
    Test number
    430477578227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    7,547 miles
    Test number
    994595377262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 NTU

Does LS54 NTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NTU is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NTU?
The MOT on LS54 NTU is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 NTU done?
LS54 NTU was recorded at 45,016 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 1,964 miles a year.
Has LS54 NTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NTU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on LS54 NTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 NTU find?
LS54 NTU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 4 more.

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