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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,650 cc

LK54 XKJMOT history

LK54 XKJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 259,542 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2023.

LK54 XKJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2024
Mileage
259,542 km
At MOT on 23 Jun 2023
MOT tests
12
6 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,853 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 XKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,650 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 XKJ was last recorded at 259,542 km on 23 Jun 2023, 1 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,541 km · 22 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1 km
Average per year
9,853 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 259,542 km
  • 2022 – 256,778 km
  • 2021 – 254,788 km
  • 2020 – 253,687 km
  • 2018 – 226,422 km
  • 2017 – 202,683 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,542 km
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills and floor pans corroded, outside prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,542 km (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    259,542 km
    Test number
    259628644983
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills and floor pans corroded, outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail259,541 km (+2,763)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,541 km
    Test number
    710970986883
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills and floor pans corroded, outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass256,778 km4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    256,778 km
    Test number
    860395072978
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Fail256,778 km (+1,990)2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,778 km
    Test number
    173343474266
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass254,788 km4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    254,788 km
    Test number
    394846905901
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Fail254,788 km (+1,101)4 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,788 km
    Test number
    422456574465
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass253,687 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    253,687 km
    Test number
    835312183897
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail253,678 km (+27,256)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,678 km
    Test number
    877296690240
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass226,422 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    226,422 km
    Test number
    179803318840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail226,422 km (+23,739)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,422 km
    Test number
    530976060187
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass202,683 km (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    202,683 km
    Test number
    127710068837
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  12. Fail202,651 km5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,651 km
    Test number
    845159520821
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEml on

Questions about LK54 XKJ

Does LK54 XKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 XKJ expired on 22 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 XKJ?
The MOT on LK54 XKJ expired on 22 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 XKJ done?
LK54 XKJ was recorded at 259,542 km at its MOT on 23 Jun 2023, an average of 9,853 km a year.
Has LK54 XKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 XKJ has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LK54 XKJ 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 XKJ find?
LK54 XKJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; both front outer sills and floor pans corroded, outside prescribed area; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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