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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LL54 CHYMOT history

LL54 CHY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

LL54 CHY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
194,576 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 CHY
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 expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 CHY was last recorded at 194,576 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,462 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
10,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 194,576 miles
  • 2023 – 186,688 miles
  • 2022 – 179,656 miles
  • 2021 – 169,315 miles
  • 2020 – 160,446 miles
  • 2019 – 145,937 miles
  • 2018 – 133,073 miles
  • 2017 – 120,430 miles
  • 2016 – 106,636 miles
  • 2015 – 94,686 miles
  • 2014 – 82,937 miles
  • 2013 – 72,561 miles
  • 2012 – 63,784 miles
  • 2011 – 55,857 miles
  • 2010 – 47,114 miles
  • 2009 – 38,000 miles
  • 2008 – 26,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,576 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edging off both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on front wingsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear silencerRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • High level brake light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall badly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes split and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,576 miles (+114)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,576 miles
    Test number
    307528591826
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edging off both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front wings
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear silencer

  2. Fail194,462 miles (+7,774)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,462 miles
    Test number
    321807911280
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edging off both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front wings
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear silencer

  3. Pass186,688 miles (+7,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    186,688 miles
    Test number
    268457301433
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most sections of exhaust system

  4. Pass179,656 miles (+10,341)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,656 miles
    Test number
    255192595616
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rears on trailing arm bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes splitting badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear silencer

  5. Pass169,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,315 miles
    Test number
    927765500887
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTail silencer of exhaust very badly corroded

  6. Fail169,315 miles (+8,869)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,315 miles
    Test number
    386046050082
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Front joining link not fixed bolts rotted away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTail silencer of exhaust very badly corroded

  7. Pass160,446 miles (+14,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,446 miles
    Test number
    766782559849
    • AdvisoryBolts on front joining sleeve of exhaust very badly corroded
    • AdvisoryTail silencer of exhaust badly corroded

  8. Pass145,937 miles (+12,864)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,937 miles
    Test number
    240651668909
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine fault light on
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTail silencer of exhaust corroded

  9. Pass133,073 miles (+489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,073 miles
    Test number
    850415033702
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear silencer
    • AdvisoryRight hand rear trailing arm bush perishing

  10. Fail132,584 miles (+12,154)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,584 miles
    Test number
    774681047842
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear silencer
    • AdvisoryRight hand rear trailing arm bush perishing

  11. Pass120,430 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,430 miles
    Test number
    295249818895
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding very slightly.

  12. Fail120,428 miles (+13,792)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,428 miles
    Test number
    114175981177
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 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 Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding very slightly.

  13. Pass106,636 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,636 miles
    Test number
    648931375527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  14. Fail106,558 miles (+11,872)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,558 miles
    Test number
    261574631368
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  15. Pass94,686 miles (+11,749)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,686 miles
    Test number
    856379995032
    • NoteBack box outer casing corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyre have cracks in inner and outer side wall
    • NoteEngine light on

  16. Pass82,937 miles (+47)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    407007794086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  17. Fail82,890 miles (+10,329)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    185984094406
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp bulb doesnt sit tight in lamp
    • NoteN/s/f headlight beam image slightly distorted
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Pass72,561 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    128912603127
    • NoteEml light on!
    • NoteRear tyres perished but not to excess.

  19. Fail72,561 miles (+8,777)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    948742903109
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)
    • NoteEml light on!
    • NoteRear tyres perished but not to excess.

  20. Fail63,784 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    226975402131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly lipped
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

  21. Pass63,784 miles (+7,927)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    627735402134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly lipped
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

  22. Pass55,857 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,857 miles
    Test number
    255275401456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  23. Fail55,857 miles (+8,743)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,857 miles
    Test number
    589585901129
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  24. Pass47,114 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,114 miles
    Test number
    824035100188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSide light on o/s/r only half iluminated.

  25. Fail47,114 miles (+9,114)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,114 miles
    Test number
    662515300187
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSide light on o/s/r only half iluminated.

  26. Pass38,000 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    714007209190
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHandbrake travel a little high!

  27. Fail38,000 miles (+11,989)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    811547009171
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHandbrake travel a little high!

  28. Pass26,011 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,011 miles
    Test number
    632711738057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

Questions about LL54 CHY

Does LL54 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL54 CHY expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL54 CHY?
The MOT on LL54 CHY expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL54 CHY done?
LL54 CHY was recorded at 194,576 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 10,073 miles a year.
Has LL54 CHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 CHY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL54 CHY 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 CHY find?
LL54 CHY passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 9 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears corroded; coil spring corroded both rears; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle, and 6 more.

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