
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LL54 CJUMOT history
LL54 CJU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 192,636 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 192,636 mi
- At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 10,200 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL54 CJU
- 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 29 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL54 CJU was last recorded at 192,636 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 192,636 miles · 28 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,200 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 192,636 miles
- 2022 – 185,463 miles
- 2021 – 182,993 miles
- 2020 – 176,924 miles
- 2019 – 163,970 miles
- 2018 – 155,070 miles
- 2017 – 144,543 miles
- 2016 – 134,980 miles
- 2015 – 126,594 miles
- 2014 – 110,902 miles
- 2013 – 98,364 miles
- 2012 – 83,644 miles
- 2011 – 75,638 miles
- 2010 – 64,645 miles
- 2009 – 47,737 miles
- 2008 – 31,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,636 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 192,636 miles
- Test number
- 394899029728
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail192,636 miles (+1,347)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,636 miles
- Test number
- 465595583596
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass191,289 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 191,289 miles
- Test number
- 843044640937
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam include mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear back box exhaust heat shield corroded
Fail191,285 miles (+5,822)5 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,285 miles
- Test number
- 135172900930
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam include mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear back box exhaust heat shield corroded
Pass185,463 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 185,463 miles
- Test number
- 179332780271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Fail185,462 miles (+2,469)2 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,462 miles
- Test number
- 858336782415
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass182,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 182,993 miles
- Test number
- 802354614250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,993 miles (+6,069)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,993 miles
- Test number
- 458831437827
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass176,924 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 176,924 miles
- Test number
- 547353197079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside cv boot slight deterated
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arms corroded
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryRear silencer slightly deterated
Fail176,918 miles (+12,948)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,918 miles
- Test number
- 582336766570
- DangerousRear Undertray likely to become detached around silencer (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside cv boot slight deterated
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arms corroded
- AdvisoryRear silencer slightly deterated
Pass163,970 miles (+8,900)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 163,970 miles
- Test number
- 665974419722
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms has advanced corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBack box outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryVery light knocking noise when driving on the road unable to find any play at time of test
Pass155,070 miles (+10,527)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 155,070 miles
- Test number
- 447557799472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,543 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 144,543 miles
- Test number
- 647089102874
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)
Fail144,543 miles (+9,563)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,543 miles
- Test number
- 715992262311
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)
Pass134,980 miles (+8,386)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 134,980 miles
- Test number
- 700520315870
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Fail126,594 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,594 miles
- Test number
- 605948475130
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass126,594 miles (+15,692)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 126,594 miles
- Test number
- 697398475132
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass110,902 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 110,902 miles
- Test number
- 789809844067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail110,897 miles (+12,533)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,897 miles
- Test number
- 227699944017
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass98,364 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 98,364 miles
- Test number
- 235778853084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail98,364 miles (+14,720)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,364 miles
- Test number
- 269938753095
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass83,644 miles (+6)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 83,644 miles
- Test number
- 466801432040
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating
Fail83,638 miles (+8,000)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,638 miles
- Test number
- 287410432021
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating
Pass75,638 miles (+204)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 75,638 miles
- Test number
- 775637141045
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Fail75,434 miles (+10,789)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,434 miles
- Test number
- 166868031472
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass64,645 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 64,645 miles
- Test number
- 831887940011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,613 miles (+16,876)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,613 miles
- Test number
- 694906440015
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass47,737 miles (+16,539)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 47,737 miles
- Test number
- 842837049016
- NoteBoth rear indicators starting to fade
- NoteEngine under trays and under trays fitted
- NoteFront brake pads getting loe
Fail31,198 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,198 miles
- Test number
- 181922138078
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,198 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 31,198 miles
- Test number
- 460692838026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LL54 CJU
- Does LL54 CJU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL54 CJU expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL54 CJU?
- The MOT on LL54 CJU expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL54 CJU done?
- LL54 CJU was recorded at 192,636 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 10,200 miles a year.
- Has LL54 CJU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL54 CJU has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL54 CJU 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 CJU find?
- LL54 CJU passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr trailing arm bushes.
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