
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LL54 CHJMOT history
LL54 CHJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,478 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 154,478 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL54 CHJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL54 CHJ was last recorded at 154,478 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 4,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,214 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,264 miles
- Average per year
- 7,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,478 miles
- 2025 – 150,214 miles
- 2024 – 144,170 miles
- 2023 – 133,935 miles
- 2022 – 121,433 miles
- 2021 – 109,962 miles
- 2020 – 97,965 miles
- 2019 – 92,409 miles
- 2018 – 83,949 miles
- 2017 – 76,766 miles
- 2016 – 69,877 miles
- 2014 – 55,438 miles
- 2013 – 48,181 miles
- 2012 – 37,356 miles
- 2011 – 31,634 miles
- 2010 – 26,111 miles
- 2009 – 18,950 miles
- 2008 – 17,365 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract!
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear silencer corroded/deteriorated!
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,478 miles (+4,264)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 154,478 miles
- Test number
- 740097439539
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass150,214 miles (+6,044)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 150,214 miles
- Test number
- 684030899490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,170 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 144,170 miles
- Test number
- 909812190580
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract!
Fail144,160 miles (+10,225)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,160 miles
- Test number
- 821371132545
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract!
Pass133,935 miles (+12,502)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 133,935 miles
- Test number
- 624491669768
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to limit!
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded/deteriorated!
Pass121,433 miles (+11,471)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 121,433 miles
- Test number
- 785231959883
- DangerousOffside rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished! (2004 tyre)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,962 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 109,962 miles
- Test number
- 906828328299
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to limit!
- AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt slow to retract!
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded/deteriorated!
Fail109,962 miles (+11,997)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,962 miles
- Test number
- 131983416668
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to limit!
- AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt slow to retract!
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded/deteriorated!
Pass97,965 miles (+5,556)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 97,965 miles
- Test number
- 270957759997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryWipers Poor
Pass92,409 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 92,409 miles
- Test number
- 911798039090
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
Fail92,407 miles (+8,458)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,407 miles
- Test number
- 542919202350
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
Pass83,949 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 83,949 miles
- Test number
- 207493042049
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryHigh level stoplight has more than 50% of lights working
Fail83,947 miles (+7,181)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,947 miles
- Test number
- 772996612504
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryHigh level stoplight has more than 50% of lights working
Pass76,766 miles (+6,889)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,766 miles
- Test number
- 449980110453
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly perished
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass69,877 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 69,877 miles
- Test number
- 156279473309
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing on sidewalls
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryInternal headlight adjuster altered
Fail69,875 miles (+14,437)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,875 miles
- Test number
- 729464386106
- FailureNearside Front Lower 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing on sidewalls
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryInternal headlight adjuster altered
Pass55,438 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 55,438 miles
- Test number
- 796425424216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail55,436 miles (+7,255)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,436 miles
- Test number
- 509135924257
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass48,181 miles (+10,825)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,181 miles
- Test number
- 319207603258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,356 miles (+5,722)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,356 miles
- Test number
- 545334732035
- 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)
Pass31,634 miles (+5,523)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,634 miles
- Test number
- 225671561016
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass26,111 miles (+7,161)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 26,111 miles
- Test number
- 693562560055
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteHandbrake lever is a little high!
Pass18,950 miles (+1,585)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 18,950 miles
- Test number
- 232982549068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 17,365 miles
- Test number
- 990267958089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL54 CHJ
- Does LL54 CHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL54 CHJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL54 CHJ?
- The MOT on LL54 CHJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL54 CHJ done?
- LL54 CHJ was recorded at 154,478 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 7,448 miles a year.
- Has LL54 CHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL54 CHJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL54 CHJ 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 LL54 CHJ find?
- LL54 CHJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.
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