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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LL54 EFHMOT history

LL54 EFH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LL54 EFH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,510 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 EFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 EFH was last recorded at 96,510 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,510 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,510 miles
  • 2025 – 79,395 miles
  • 2024 – 68,196 miles
  • 2023 – 67,515 miles
  • 2022 – 66,407 miles
  • 2021 – 64,213 miles
  • 2020 – 60,640 miles
  • 2019 – 56,508 miles
  • 2018 – 54,834 miles
  • 2017 – 49,304 miles
  • 2016 – 43,147 miles
  • 2015 – 36,118 miles
  • 2014 – 35,923 miles
  • 2012 – 35,643 miles
  • 2011 – 30,324 miles
  • 2010 – 26,546 miles
  • 2009 – 22,685 miles
  • 2008 – 17,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,510 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Noise coming from rear brakes while braking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,510 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,510 miles
    Test number
    672718088137
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,510 miles (+17,115)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,510 miles
    Test number
    638750251366
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    375052200837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail79,395 miles (+11,199)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    329534891905
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,196 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,196 miles
    Test number
    412490987239
    • AdvisoryFront flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail68,196 miles (+681)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,196 miles
    Test number
    849368423827
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,515 miles
    Test number
    824340826917
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail67,515 miles (+1,108)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,515 miles
    Test number
    944500948344
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    387115293199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  10. Fail66,407 miles (+2,194)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    894689136613
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass64,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,213 miles
    Test number
    148694760807
    • AdvisoryNoise coming from rear brakes while braking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail64,213 miles (+3,573)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,213 miles
    Test number
    345306735484
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNoise coming from rear brakes while braking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass60,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    301854076192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,640 miles (+4,132)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    488130545921
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass56,508 miles (+1,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,508 miles
    Test number
    480785323415
    • Advisory2 front tyre are wearing very slightly on inner edges

  16. Pass54,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    373797501396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,834 miles (+5,530)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    610721549988
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  18. Pass49,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,304 miles
    Test number
    864480582856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,304 miles (+6,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,304 miles
    Test number
    487376677085
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass43,147 miles (+7,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    899017237378
    • 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)

  21. Pass36,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    415907518938
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished and has a nail in it

  22. Fail36,118 miles (+195)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    987777648049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished and has a nail in it

  23. Pass35,923 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,923 miles
    Test number
    838853304099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,643 miles
    Test number
    117095922398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,643 miles (+3,163)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,643 miles
    Test number
    486235322393
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass32,480 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,480 miles
    Test number
    537567562022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,324 miles (+3,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,324 miles
    Test number
    676147441080
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass26,546 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,546 miles
    Test number
    380081040044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,685 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    100697749087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,666 miles
    Test number
    122945348051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL54 EFH

Does LL54 EFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL54 EFH is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL54 EFH?
The MOT on LL54 EFH is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL54 EFH done?
LL54 EFH was recorded at 96,510 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,223 miles a year.
Has LL54 EFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 EFH has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL54 EFH 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 EFH find?
LL54 EFH passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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