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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 NTVMOT history

LS54 NTV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LS54 NTV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,262 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NTV
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
16 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NTV was last recorded at 97,262 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2015: 83,702 miles, lower than 86,289 miles on 21 Nov 2014.

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
97,251 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,262 miles
  • 2024 – 96,889 miles
  • 2023 – 96,450 miles
  • 2022 – 95,849 miles
  • 2021 – 95,478 miles
  • 2020 – 94,704 miles
  • 2019 – 93,781 miles
  • 2018 – 91,277 miles
  • 2017 – 88,479 miles
  • 2016 – 86,226 miles
  • 2015 – 83,702 miles
  • 2014 – 86,289 miles
  • 2013 – 74,232 miles
  • 2012 – 67,539 miles
  • 2011 – 60,012 miles
  • 2010 – 52,579 miles
  • 2009 – 44,817 miles
  • 2008 – 36,829 miles
  • 2007 – 27,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,262 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,262 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    370018585768
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,251 miles (+362)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,251 miles
    Test number
    887612455747
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,889 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    430812873756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,450 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    971232743600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,446 miles (+597)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,446 miles
    Test number
    223105396074
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,849 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,849 miles
    Test number
    953787259469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,827 miles (+349)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    285877083189
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,478 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    858765627217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,704 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,704 miles
    Test number
    247589973701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,781 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    517601884022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,778 miles (+2,501)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,778 miles
    Test number
    422165341570
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,277 miles (+2,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,277 miles
    Test number
    995879687927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass88,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    767654696677
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  14. Fail88,479 miles (+2,253)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    879597280560
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Pass86,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,226 miles
    Test number
    193141850617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,226 miles (+2,524)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,226 miles
    Test number
    556366355734
    • 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)
    • 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)

  17. Pass83,702 miles (-2,587)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    395963877940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,289 miles
    Test number
    469835024393
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail86,289 miles (+12,057)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,289 miles
    Test number
    758155624344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass74,232 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    547894923333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,231 miles (+6,692)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,231 miles
    Test number
    549063923300
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass67,539 miles (+7,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,539 miles
    Test number
    709684622370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass60,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,012 miles
    Test number
    667201421337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,012 miles (+7,433)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,012 miles
    Test number
    798411121385
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass52,579 miles (+7,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,579 miles
    Test number
    520109610387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail44,817 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    514420129367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass44,817 miles (+7,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    730190129318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass36,829 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,829 miles
    Test number
    820275128391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjusting

  29. Fail36,829 miles (+9,370)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,829 miles
    Test number
    480055528438
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjusting

  30. Pass27,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,459 miles
    Test number
    670070127392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 NTV

Does LS54 NTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NTV is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NTV?
The MOT on LS54 NTV is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 NTV done?
LS54 NTV was recorded at 97,262 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,868 miles a year.
Has LS54 NTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NTV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 NTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 NTV find?
LS54 NTV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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