Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LY54 HVXMOT history
LY54 HVX is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 131,539 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,306 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LY54 HVX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LY54 HVX was last recorded at 131,539 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 8,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,690 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,849 miles
- Average per year
- 6,306 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,539 miles
- 2025 – 122,690 miles
- 2024 – 118,182 miles
- 2023 – 112,228 miles
- 2022 – 105,091 miles
- 2021 – 93,407 miles
- 2020 – 84,158 miles
- 2019 – 76,656 miles
- 2018 – 67,337 miles
- 2017 – 64,063 miles
- 2016 – 59,800 miles
- 2015 – 55,658 miles
- 2014 – 49,762 miles
- 2013 – 45,274 miles
- 2012 – 36,546 miles
- 2011 – 29,392 miles
- 2010 – 25,667 miles
- 2009 – 21,270 miles
- 2008 – 17,112 miles
- 2007 – 13,570 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,539 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,539 miles (+8,849)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 131,539 miles
- Test number
- 909554760353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,690 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 122,690 miles
- Test number
- 550942229709
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail122,690 miles (+4,508)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,690 miles
- Test number
- 233426039260
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass118,182 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 118,182 miles
- Test number
- 698893615201
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNoise from front suspension, recommend attention
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,182 miles (+5,954)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,182 miles
- Test number
- 884517134935
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNoise from front suspension, recommend attention
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,228 miles (+7,137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 112,228 miles
- Test number
- 885902141897
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass105,091 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 105,091 miles
- Test number
- 871925124304
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,077 miles (+11,670)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,077 miles
- Test number
- 901547230209
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure and front panel (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,407 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 93,407 miles
- Test number
- 919487026097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner inner edge of tyre tread wearing
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still sealed
Fail93,407 miles (+9,249)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,407 miles
- Test number
- 932777070404
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner inner edge of tyre tread wearing
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still sealed
Pass84,158 miles (+7,502)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 84,158 miles
- Test number
- 350006403450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,656 miles (+9,319)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 76,656 miles
- Test number
- 336854128556
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,337 miles (+3,274)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 67,337 miles
- Test number
- 537123895122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,063 miles (+68)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,063 miles
- Test number
- 407878360663
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail63,995 miles (+4,195)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,995 miles
- Test number
- 765545955014
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper 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 aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre side damaged but not to cords
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,800 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 59,800 miles
- Test number
- 522419629923
- AdvisoryDrivers seat quick release not working
Fail59,800 miles (+4,142)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,800 miles
- Test number
- 221048708112
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryDrivers seat quick release not working
Pass55,658 miles (+5,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 55,658 miles
- Test number
- 964600363223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,762 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 49,762 miles
- Test number
- 719113674221
- NoteN/s front tyre is different weather pattern to others.
Fail49,762 miles (+4,488)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,762 miles
- Test number
- 369722574209
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront n/s inner brake pad worn low.
- NoteN/s front tyre is different weather pattern to others.
Pass45,274 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 45,274 miles
- Test number
- 675277283234
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail45,274 miles (+8,728)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,274 miles
- Test number
- 345145383204
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,546 miles (+7,154)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 36,546 miles
- Test number
- 567055782296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,392 miles (+3,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 29,392 miles
- Test number
- 748203031378
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass25,667 miles (+4,397)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 25,667 miles
- Test number
- 491203330333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,270 miles (+4,158)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 21,270 miles
- Test number
- 964537629391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,112 miles (+3,542)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 17,112 miles
- Test number
- 742412638377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 13,570 miles
- Test number
- 154563537388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LY54 HVX
- Does LY54 HVX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LY54 HVX is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LY54 HVX?
- The MOT on LY54 HVX is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LY54 HVX done?
- LY54 HVX was recorded at 131,539 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 6,306 miles a year.
- Has LY54 HVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LY54 HVX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LY54 HVX 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 LY54 HVX find?
- LY54 HVX passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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