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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 CMVMOT history

LS54 CMV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

LS54 CMV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
110,972 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 CMV was last recorded at 110,972 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 6,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2013: 51,466 miles, lower than 448,955 miles on 11 Sept 2012.
  • 3 Aug 2018: 14,206 miles, lower than 67,818 miles on 18 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,539 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,433 miles
Average per year
5,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,972 miles
  • 2023 – 104,539 miles
  • 2021 – 96,836 miles
  • 2020 – 94,285 miles
  • 2019 – 89,070 miles
  • 2018 – 14,206 miles
  • 2017 – 67,818 miles
  • 2016 – 64,240 miles
  • 2015 – 60,421 miles
  • 2014 – 55,037 miles
  • 2013 – 51,466 miles
  • 2012 – 448,955 miles
  • 2011 – 46,028 miles
  • 2010 – 42,045 miles
  • 2009 – 38,239 miles
  • 2008 – 30,438 miles
  • 2007 – 24,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,972 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,972 miles (+6,433)2 dangerous9 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,972 miles
    Test number
    923328326949
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  2. Pass104,539 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,539 miles
    Test number
    473359364981
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inside edge 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,539 miles (+7,703)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,539 miles
    Test number
    368988670355
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inside edge 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,836 miles
    Test number
    229791647564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,835 miles (+2,550)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,835 miles
    Test number
    709065365902
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass94,285 miles (+5,215)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,285 miles
    Test number
    828132818119
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,070 miles (+74,864)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,070 miles
    Test number
    687550228542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    14,206 miles
    Test number
    433183584519
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Fail14,206 miles (-53,612)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,206 miles
    Test number
    926650786018
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass67,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,818 miles
    Test number
    198044286307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,818 miles (+3,578)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,818 miles
    Test number
    486748211627
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass64,240 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,240 miles
    Test number
    327671166786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,421 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,421 miles
    Test number
    276244160709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,037 miles
    Test number
    197067944296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail55,037 miles (+3,571)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,037 miles
    Test number
    956986744264
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,466 miles
    Test number
    347328843213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail51,466 miles (-397,489)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,466 miles
    Test number
    726237643215
    • FailureNearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass448,955 miles (+402,927)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    448,955 miles
    Test number
    575225952213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,028 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    615872751253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,045 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,045 miles
    Test number
    341437730255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,239 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,239 miles
    Test number
    244024069201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,438 miles
    Test number
    703784588213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,438 miles (+6,078)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,438 miles
    Test number
    643544988281
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  24. Pass24,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,360 miles
    Test number
    374290497261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 CMV

Does LS54 CMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 CMV expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CMV?
The MOT on LS54 CMV expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 CMV done?
LS54 CMV was recorded at 110,972 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 5,161 miles a year.
Has LS54 CMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CMV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 CMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 CMV find?
LS54 CMV failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate, and 17 more.

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