Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LB54 ELJMOT history
LB54 ELJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 95,300 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,718 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 ELJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 ELJ was last recorded at 95,300 miles on 3 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 95,300 miles · 29 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,718 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 95,300 miles
- 2022 – 87,152 miles
- 2021 – 81,159 miles
- 2020 – 77,169 miles
- 2019 – 69,765 miles
- 2018 – 64,355 miles
- 2017 – 56,958 miles
- 2016 – 52,787 miles
- 2015 – 49,776 miles
- 2014 – 49,111 miles
- 2012 – 44,561 miles
- 2011 – 34,320 miles
- 2010 – 27,382 miles
- 2009 – 19,442 miles
- 2008 – 12,872 miles
- 2007 – 7,112 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,300 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,300 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 95,300 miles
- Test number
- 438907825323
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,300 miles (+8,148)8 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,300 miles
- Test number
- 921379986095
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,152 miles (+207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 87,152 miles
- Test number
- 185192721565
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,945 miles (+5,786)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,945 miles
- Test number
- 103193385506
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 81,159 miles
- Test number
- 959504765882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,159 miles (+3,990)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,159 miles
- Test number
- 920463751706
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside 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 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))
Pass77,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 77,169 miles
- Test number
- 406870067149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,169 miles (+7,404)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,169 miles
- Test number
- 244666591223
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass69,765 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 69,765 miles
- Test number
- 474050284392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,765 miles (+5,410)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,765 miles
- Test number
- 325113127902
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,355 miles (+159)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 64,355 miles
- Test number
- 770536548339
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail64,196 miles (+7,238)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,196 miles
- Test number
- 955620547575
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass56,958 miles (+4,171)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 56,958 miles
- Test number
- 890735409104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,787 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 52,787 miles
- Test number
- 780302119643
- AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISY
Fail52,787 miles (+3,011)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,787 miles
- Test number
- 657592902162
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISY
Pass49,776 miles (+665)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 49,776 miles
- Test number
- 657586655030
- NoteN/s/ mirror damaged
- NoteN/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage
Pass49,111 miles (+4,550)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 49,111 miles
- Test number
- 879042224004
- NoteFlexible section of exhaust slightly worn
- NoteFront anti roll bar slightly corroded
Pass44,561 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 44,561 miles
- Test number
- 798543052386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,433 miles (+10,113)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,433 miles
- Test number
- 599586942388
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,320 miles (+113)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 34,320 miles
- Test number
- 435712841445
- NoteN/s/f wing mirror glass broken
Fail34,207 miles (+6,825)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,207 miles
- Test number
- 888075731375
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteN/s/f wing mirror glass broken
Pass27,382 miles (+103)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 27,382 miles
- Test number
- 891392840345
- NoteRear indicators slightly discoloured
- NoteRear tyres cracking slightly
Fail27,279 miles (+7,837)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,279 miles
- Test number
- 111868320327
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteRear indicators slightly discoloured
- NoteRear tyres cracking slightly
Pass19,442 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 19,442 miles
- Test number
- 401889209470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,439 miles (+6,567)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,439 miles
- Test number
- 510158009311
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass12,872 miles (+5,760)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 12,872 miles
- Test number
- 153494808325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 7,112 miles
- Test number
- 563034107304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 ELJ
- Does LB54 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 ELJ expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 ELJ?
- The MOT on LB54 ELJ expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 ELJ done?
- LB54 ELJ was recorded at 95,300 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2023, an average of 5,718 miles a year.
- Has LB54 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 ELJ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB54 ELJ 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 LB54 ELJ find?
- LB54 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.
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