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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

LS14 FTZMOT history

LS14 FTZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LS14 FTZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,373 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS14 FTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS14 FTZ was last recorded at 69,373 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,366 miles · 3 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,373 miles
  • 2025 – 67,086 miles
  • 2024 – 64,762 miles
  • 2023 – 58,790 miles
  • 2022 – 55,561 miles
  • 2021 – 51,562 miles
  • 2019 – 45,077 miles
  • 2018 – 37,269 miles
  • 2017 – 26,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,373 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded 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
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner also perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,373 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,373 miles
    Test number
    986854531829
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail69,366 miles (+2,280)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,366 miles
    Test number
    202084511094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass67,086 miles (+2,324)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    256283058553
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass64,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    769041284296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,758 miles (+5,968)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    192649991567
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass58,790 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    650188784146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Fail58,788 miles (+3,227)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,788 miles
    Test number
    945859424604
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass55,561 miles (+3,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,561 miles
    Test number
    897201402795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass51,562 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    387900093203
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel is high
  10. Fail51,562 miles (+6,485)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    780143785104
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also perished (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel is high
  11. Pass45,077 miles (+7,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,077 miles
    Test number
    261690558389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    166303191868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail37,269 miles (+10,903)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    130073630241
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass26,366 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    169531116986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,339 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,339 miles
    Test number
    656345730443
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LS14 FTZ

Does LS14 FTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS14 FTZ is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS14 FTZ?
The MOT on LS14 FTZ is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS14 FTZ done?
LS14 FTZ was recorded at 69,373 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,881 miles a year.
Has LS14 FTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS14 FTZ has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS14 FTZ 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 LS14 FTZ find?
LS14 FTZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, and 4 more.

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