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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LC54 FJDMOT history

LC54 FJD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

LC54 FJD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2023
Mileage
103,766 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 FJD
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
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 FJD was last recorded at 103,766 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 5,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,798 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,968 miles
Average per year
4,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,766 miles
  • 2021 – 97,798 miles
  • 2020 – 90,824 miles
  • 2019 – 87,412 miles
  • 2018 – 82,445 miles
  • 2017 – 78,248 miles
  • 2016 – 73,182 miles
  • 2015 – 68,418 miles
  • 2014 – 64,848 miles
  • 2013 – 61,600 miles
  • 2012 – 57,866 miles
  • 2011 – 54,201 miles
  • 2010 – 50,957 miles
  • 2009 – 47,222 miles
  • 2008 – 43,296 miles
  • 2007 – 37,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,766 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,766 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,766 miles
    Test number
    392200133120
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints

  2. Fail103,766 miles (+5,968)1 dangerous1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,766 miles
    Test number
    856185733480
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints

  3. Pass97,798 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,798 miles
    Test number
    894381256840
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  4. Fail97,701 miles (+6,877)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,701 miles
    Test number
    171587950175
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  5. Pass90,824 miles (+3,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,824 miles
    Test number
    970048681351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER RACK JOINT / TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER RACK JOINT / TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,412 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    772831822239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail87,337 miles (+4,892)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,337 miles
    Test number
    356092788967
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass82,445 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    443630951272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,442 miles (+4,194)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    619504314665
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

  10. Pass78,248 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,248 miles
    Test number
    413913049736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,182 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,182 miles
    Test number
    905981394701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,181 miles (+4,763)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    784206194481
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and nearside (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass68,418 miles (+3,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,418 miles
    Test number
    712730103954
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass64,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,848 miles
    Test number
    169672254293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,848 miles (+3,248)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,848 miles
    Test number
    395532954234
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass61,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,600 miles
    Test number
    706521493267
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail61,597 miles (+3,731)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    756051093268
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass57,866 miles (+3,665)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    175291692213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust slighty deteriated

  19. Pass54,201 miles (+3,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    387164791231
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass50,957 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    163420800367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,941 miles (+3,719)3 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    303839690489
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven

  22. Pass47,222 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    514192309354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail47,222 miles (+3,926)3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    554482409377
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass43,296 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,296 miles
    Test number
    303374408352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,732 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,732 miles
    Test number
    423754607334
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre wall.

Questions about LC54 FJD

Does LC54 FJD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC54 FJD expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC54 FJD?
The MOT on LC54 FJD expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC54 FJD done?
LC54 FJD was recorded at 103,766 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 4,470 miles a year.
Has LC54 FJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 FJD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LC54 FJD 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 LC54 FJD find?
LC54 FJD passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip in zone a; coolant leak radiator area; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 12 more.

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