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Volkswagen Polo

Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LK54 SFVMOT history

LK54 SFV is a purple petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 124,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

LK54 SFV purple Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2024
Mileage
124,036 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 SFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 SFV was last recorded at 124,036 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,957 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
7,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,036 miles
  • 2022 – 108,825 miles
  • 2021 – 96,195 miles
  • 2020 – 86,760 miles
  • 2019 – 79,139 miles
  • 2018 – 70,557 miles
  • 2017 – 67,214 miles
  • 2016 – 65,085 miles
  • 2015 – 51,650 miles
  • 2014 – 39,790 miles
  • 2013 – 34,388 miles
  • 2012 – 28,730 miles
  • 2011 – 25,514 miles
  • 2010 – 22,692 miles
  • 2009 – 20,106 miles
  • 2008 – 17,994 miles
  • 2007 – 13,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,036 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,036 miles
    Test number
    418535096160
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail124,036 miles (+79)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,036 miles
    Test number
    215742536614
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail123,957 miles (+15,132)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,957 miles
    Test number
    288124068032
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,825 miles (+4)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,825 miles
    Test number
    128018142201
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly insecure

  5. Fail108,821 miles (+12,626)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,821 miles
    Test number
    917240135240
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp slightly insecure

  6. Pass96,195 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    700078225560
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail96,195 miles (+9,435)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    326901272040
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass86,760 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,760 miles
    Test number
    319951867942
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail86,760 miles (+7,621)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,760 miles
    Test number
    611452234552
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass79,139 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,139 miles
    Test number
    395421809049
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail79,139 miles (+8,582)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,139 miles
    Test number
    702338107298
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass70,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,557 miles
    Test number
    687886876187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,557 miles (+3,343)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,557 miles
    Test number
    577653934401
    • DangerousNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass67,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,214 miles
    Test number
    458156708880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,214 miles (+2,129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,214 miles
    Test number
    351673274268
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass65,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,085 miles
    Test number
    445374034260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail65,085 miles (+13,435)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,085 miles
    Test number
    313289678685
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass51,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,650 miles
    Test number
    959140795175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,650 miles (+11,860)2 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,650 miles
    Test number
    376060395122
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass39,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    608897974147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,790 miles (+5,402)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    148417274130
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  22. Pass34,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    926963383104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,388 miles (+5,658)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    327932183196
    • DangerousFront tyres worn bald on inner edges
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass28,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    557700582104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,730 miles (+3,216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    918050682120
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass25,514 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,514 miles
    Test number
    345180781100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,692 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,692 miles
    Test number
    642913150117
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass22,692 miles (+2,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,692 miles
    Test number
    904493550128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass20,106 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,106 miles
    Test number
    210319939182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,994 miles (+4,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,994 miles
    Test number
    530975398258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass13,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,188 miles
    Test number
    160627597287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LK54 SFV

Does LK54 SFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 SFV expired on 8 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 SFV?
The MOT on LK54 SFV expired on 8 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 SFV done?
LK54 SFV was recorded at 124,036 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 7,062 miles a year.
Has LK54 SFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 SFV has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LK54 SFV 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 SFV find?
LK54 SFV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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