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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LL54 EFWMOT history

LL54 EFW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LL54 EFW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,595 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 EFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 EFW was last recorded at 81,595 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,309 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,286 miles
Average per year
3,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,595 miles
  • 2025 – 80,309 miles
  • 2024 – 76,068 miles
  • 2023 – 70,658 miles
  • 2022 – 69,676 miles
  • 2021 – 58,071 miles
  • 2020 – 52,605 miles
  • 2019 – 50,271 miles
  • 2018 – 47,132 miles
  • 2017 – 45,843 miles
  • 2016 – 44,545 miles
  • 2015 – 43,368 miles
  • 2014 – 42,452 miles
  • 2013 – 40,288 miles
  • 2012 – 37,612 miles
  • 2011 – 30,987 miles
  • 2010 – 26,205 miles
  • 2009 – 20,861 miles
  • 2008 – 14,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,595 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes fraying (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.

  • Nearside front c.v gaiter has a slight leak of grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,595 miles (+1,286)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,595 miles
    Test number
    454625905895
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes fraying (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,309 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,309 miles
    Test number
    284812929733
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail80,305 miles (+4,237)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,305 miles
    Test number
    183269754722
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,068 miles (+5,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    563616820744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass70,658 miles (+982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    280023031412
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated

  6. Pass69,676 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,676 miles
    Test number
    880650348280
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield deteriorated

  7. Fail69,676 miles (+11,605)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,676 miles
    Test number
    798703393221
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield deteriorated

  8. Pass58,071 miles (+5,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,071 miles
    Test number
    562175360399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,605 miles (+2,334)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,605 miles
    Test number
    232117120821
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust outer skin corroded

  10. Pass50,271 miles (+3,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,271 miles
    Test number
    952426621333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front c.v gaiter has a slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass47,132 miles (+1,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,132 miles
    Test number
    380683105880
    • AdvisoryNearside front c.v gaiter has a slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack arm has slight play

  12. Pass45,843 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,843 miles
    Test number
    745314351513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,545 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    524902410597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,542 miles (+1,174)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,542 miles
    Test number
    302641273893
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perishing (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass43,368 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,368 miles
    Test number
    181613516309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,452 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,452 miles
    Test number
    397813374401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,288 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,288 miles
    Test number
    968365873252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail40,282 miles (+2,670)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,282 miles
    Test number
    145334673253
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass37,612 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    899667942226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,987 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    246814551006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing slightly

  21. Fail30,987 miles (+4,782)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    246904551026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing slightly

  22. Pass26,205 miles (+5,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    400752960063
    • 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)

  23. Pass20,861 miles (+6,308)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,861 miles
    Test number
    132817149413
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear indicators startin to fade
    • NoteHandbrake travel nearing limit
    • NoteNoise from rear brakes on application recommend inspection
    • NoteSlight wear on front brake discs

  24. Pass14,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,553 miles
    Test number
    164463648482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL54 EFW

Does LL54 EFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL54 EFW is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL54 EFW?
The MOT on LL54 EFW is valid until 17 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 EFW done?
LL54 EFW was recorded at 81,595 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,590 miles a year.
Has LL54 EFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 EFW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL54 EFW 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 EFW find?
LL54 EFW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes fraying.

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