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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,422 cc

LR54 LEFMOT history

LR54 LEF is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

LR54 LEF green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
79,264 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LEF was last recorded at 79,264 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,251 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,264 miles
  • 2022 – 78,555 miles
  • 2021 – 78,274 miles
  • 2019 – 77,494 miles
  • 2018 – 76,835 miles
  • 2017 – 76,167 miles
  • 2016 – 74,408 miles
  • 2015 – 71,777 miles
  • 2014 – 70,275 miles
  • 2013 – 60,691 miles
  • 2012 – 54,283 miles
  • 2011 – 47,600 miles
  • 2010 – 34,380 miles
  • 2009 – 29,293 miles
  • 2008 – 20,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,264 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,264 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    647111357685
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail79,251 miles (+696)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,251 miles
    Test number
    536970312787
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass78,555 miles (+281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,555 miles
    Test number
    107430023473
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    560517121983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,274 miles (+780)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    768341742886
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass77,494 miles (+659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    682556985550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass76,835 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    199881097565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,167 miles
    Test number
    233020041818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,161 miles (+1,753)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    128462109724
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass74,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,408 miles
    Test number
    126759938488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,408 miles (+2,631)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,408 miles
    Test number
    648824491082
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass71,777 miles (+1,502)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    449189985137
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  13. Pass70,275 miles (+9,584)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,275 miles
    Test number
    499157894149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    775394063105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,691 miles (+6,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    989114263115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass54,283 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,283 miles
    Test number
    269680562154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,600 miles (+13,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,600 miles
    Test number
    639115761139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass34,380 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    863329530081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,293 miles (+8,316)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,293 miles
    Test number
    280293819026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,977 miles
    Test number
    961004318095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,977 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,977 miles
    Test number
    984384018098
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LR54 LEF

Does LR54 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 LEF expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LEF?
The MOT on LR54 LEF expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 LEF done?
LR54 LEF was recorded at 79,264 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 3,883 miles a year.
Has LR54 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LEF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 LEF 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 LEF find?
LR54 LEF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and other suspension components; nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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