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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

LR54 ELWMOT history

LR54 ELW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 226,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

LR54 ELW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2022
Mileage
226,341 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 ELW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 ELW was last recorded at 226,341 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 3,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,082 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,259 miles
Average per year
10,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 226,341 miles
  • 2020 – 223,082 miles
  • 2019 – 218,687 miles
  • 2018 – 207,722 miles
  • 2017 – 196,076 miles
  • 2016 – 192,982 miles
  • 2015 – 187,703 miles
  • 2014 – 183,443 miles
  • 2013 – 177,056 miles
  • 2012 – 171,269 miles
  • 2011 – 159,536 miles
  • 2010 – 136,590 miles
  • 2009 – 111,882 miles
  • 2008 – 90,102 miles
  • 2007 – 70,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,341 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,341 miles (+3,259)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    226,341 miles
    Test number
    285200733264
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass223,082 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    223,082 miles
    Test number
    247989052628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass218,687 miles (+10,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    218,687 miles
    Test number
    676992998508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass207,722 miles (+11,646)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    207,722 miles
    Test number
    598410239492
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass196,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    196,076 miles
    Test number
    627177715111
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail196,076 miles (+3,094)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,076 miles
    Test number
    961624326344
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass192,982 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    192,982 miles
    Test number
    336819319823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail192,980 miles (+5,277)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,980 miles
    Test number
    642425003730
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass187,703 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    187,703 miles
    Test number
    640914271431
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail187,696 miles (+4,253)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,696 miles
    Test number
    620216974618
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass183,443 miles (+6,387)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    183,443 miles
    Test number
    676640574207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight cuts

  12. Pass177,056 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    177,056 miles
    Test number
    407176353231
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail177,056 miles (+5,787)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,056 miles
    Test number
    856626553237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass171,269 miles (+11,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    171,269 miles
    Test number
    858723472273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass159,536 miles (+22,946)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    159,536 miles
    Test number
    598444641287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,590 miles (+24,708)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    136,590 miles
    Test number
    681084050220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,882 miles (+21,780)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    111,882 miles
    Test number
    100256549244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,102 miles (+19,771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,102 miles
    Test number
    624666348261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,331 miles
    Test number
    512504547281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 ELW

Does LR54 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 ELW expired on 18 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 ELW?
The MOT on LR54 ELW expired on 18 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 ELW done?
LR54 ELW was recorded at 226,341 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 10,920 miles a year.
Has LR54 ELW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 ELW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LR54 ELW 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 LR54 ELW find?
LR54 ELW passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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