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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.

LL54 CHJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass154,478 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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!
  4. 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!
  5. 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!
  6. 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))
  7. 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!
  8. 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!
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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!
  23. Pass18,950 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,950 miles
    Test number
    232982549068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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