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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LK54 SDUMOT history

LK54 SDU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

LK54 SDU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
112,988 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 SDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 SDU was last recorded at 112,988 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,988 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,988 miles
  • 2022 – 107,368 miles
  • 2021 – 101,333 miles
  • 2020 – 96,902 miles
  • 2019 – 88,904 miles
  • 2018 – 81,761 miles
  • 2017 – 74,721 miles
  • 2016 – 62,572 miles
  • 2015 – 57,882 miles
  • 2014 – 52,128 miles
  • 2013 – 45,258 miles
  • 2012 – 41,392 miles
  • 2011 – 35,171 miles
  • 2010 – 30,947 miles
  • 2009 – 27,926 miles
  • 2008 – 21,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,988 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,988 miles
    Test number
    908794560697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,988 miles (+5,620)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,988 miles
    Test number
    589334594332
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML light illiuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,368 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    852102396929
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail107,368 miles (+6,035)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    512043171804
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass101,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    796632343018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,333 miles (+4,431)2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    981739016422
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass96,902 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,902 miles
    Test number
    446742325571
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail96,902 miles (+7,998)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,902 miles
    Test number
    445479684942
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass88,904 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,904 miles
    Test number
    189563551124
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail88,904 miles (+7,143)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,904 miles
    Test number
    246585018409
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass81,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,761 miles
    Test number
    491728981881
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wishbone corroded

  12. Fail81,750 miles (+7,029)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,750 miles
    Test number
    667516363599
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wishbone corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass74,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,721 miles
    Test number
    784923583089
    • AdvisoryCentral eml on
    • AdvisoryFront slight gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heavily corroded

  14. Fail74,721 miles (+12,149)1 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,721 miles
    Test number
    249619078798
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral eml on
    • AdvisoryFront slight gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heavily corroded

  15. Pass62,572 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,572 miles
    Test number
    148467139436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,882 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    859434535084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,128 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,128 miles
    Test number
    198461134423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,258 miles
    Test number
    206851923020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail45,258 miles (+3,866)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,258 miles
    Test number
    935641923075
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass41,392 miles (+6,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,392 miles
    Test number
    188178312069
    • 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)

  21. Pass35,171 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    315251421088
    • NoteAnti-roll bar locking devices moved
    • NoteBoth front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

  22. Fail35,171 miles (+4,224)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    727621121021
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAnti-roll bar locking devices moved
    • NoteBoth front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

  23. Pass30,947 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,947 miles
    Test number
    730473510082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,926 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,926 miles
    Test number
    204620939036
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFFront tyres wearing low on inner edge

  25. Pass27,926 miles (+6,364)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,926 miles
    Test number
    680430439096
    • NoteFFront tyres wearing low on inner edge

  26. Pass21,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,562 miles
    Test number
    393545738070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 SDU

Does LK54 SDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 SDU expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 SDU?
The MOT on LK54 SDU expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 SDU done?
LK54 SDU was recorded at 112,988 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has LK54 SDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 SDU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LK54 SDU 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 LK54 SDU find?
LK54 SDU passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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