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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LL54 EFPMOT history

LL54 EFP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

LL54 EFP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2025
Mileage
74,414 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 EFP
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 expired on 7 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 EFP was last recorded at 74,414 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 2,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,562 miles · 19 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,852 miles
Average per year
3,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,414 miles
  • 2022 – 71,562 miles
  • 2021 – 67,811 miles
  • 2020 – 63,964 miles
  • 2019 – 50,701 miles
  • 2018 – 40,684 miles
  • 2017 – 39,351 miles
  • 2016 – 37,972 miles
  • 2015 – 36,826 miles
  • 2014 – 35,486 miles
  • 2013 – 33,638 miles
  • 2012 – 32,308 miles
  • 2011 – 31,296 miles
  • 2010 – 30,044 miles
  • 2009 – 28,612 miles
  • 2008 – 26,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,414 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,414 miles (+2,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    194084612463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass71,562 miles (+3,751)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    715100704852
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,811 miles (+3,847)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    836303137044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass63,964 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    972211115786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Washer pipe has hole in it
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes noisey

  5. Fail63,964 miles (+13,263)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    484214110658
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Washer pipe has hole in it
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes noisey

  6. Pass50,701 miles (+10,017)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,701 miles
    Test number
    635025153093
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass40,684 miles (+1,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,684 miles
    Test number
    250643503574
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass39,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    141217523332
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Slight Cracks on Sidewalls and In Tread Patterns
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail39,351 miles (+1,379)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    986614748911
    • FailureNearside Front 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 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Slight Cracks on Sidewalls and In Tread Patterns
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass37,972 miles (+1,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    321589212135
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail36,826 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    848477405160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Pass36,826 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    967647105140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,486 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,486 miles
    Test number
    907636904130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail35,484 miles (+1,846)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,484 miles
    Test number
    366564604163
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass33,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,638 miles
    Test number
    397012213123
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail33,638 miles (+1,330)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,638 miles
    Test number
    267032713128
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass32,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,308 miles
    Test number
    886031822110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,308 miles (+1,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,308 miles
    Test number
    798621122121
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass31,296 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,296 miles
    Test number
    546822231179
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall

  20. Fail31,296 miles (+1,252)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,296 miles
    Test number
    697112231125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside Rear Tyre Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall

  21. Pass30,044 miles (+1,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,044 miles
    Test number
    631034030101
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  22. Pass28,612 miles (+2,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,612 miles
    Test number
    971318769029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass26,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,142 miles
    Test number
    164030358439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL54 EFP

Does LL54 EFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL54 EFP expired on 7 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL54 EFP?
The MOT on LL54 EFP expired on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL54 EFP done?
LL54 EFP was recorded at 74,414 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 3,039 miles a year.
Has LL54 EFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 EFP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LL54 EFP 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 EFP find?
LL54 EFP passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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