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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 CMXMOT history

LS54 CMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

LS54 CMX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
132,867 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 CMX was last recorded at 132,867 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 9,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,278 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
9,589 miles
Average per year
6,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,867 miles
  • 2022 – 123,278 miles
  • 2021 – 116,744 miles
  • 2020 – 109,280 miles
  • 2019 – 100,566 miles
  • 2018 – 97,550 miles
  • 2017 – 94,339 miles
  • 2016 – 87,930 miles
  • 2015 – 75,351 miles
  • 2014 – 63,485 miles
  • 2013 – 58,030 miles
  • 2012 – 52,378 miles
  • 2011 – 47,647 miles
  • 2009 – 47,435 miles
  • 2008 – 40,532 miles
  • 2007 – 30,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Off side rear, both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,867 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,867 miles
    Test number
    733948202994
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Off side rear, both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail132,867 miles (+9,589)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,867 miles
    Test number
    608119034789
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play Nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Off side rear, both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass123,278 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,278 miles
    Test number
    265787117095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail123,277 miles (+6,533)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,277 miles
    Test number
    901552092177
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass116,744 miles (+7,464)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,744 miles
    Test number
    296861875147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,280 miles (+8,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,280 miles
    Test number
    104652169985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass100,566 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,566 miles
    Test number
    924532328752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,550 miles (+3,211)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,550 miles
    Test number
    949316901206
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod slight play.
  9. Pass94,339 miles (+6,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,339 miles
    Test number
    510356018940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Pass87,930 miles (+12,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    205802895452
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  11. Pass75,351 miles (+11,866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    971629054173
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer tread edge worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight lumps inner wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass63,485 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,485 miles
    Test number
    836282334296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  13. Fail63,482 miles (+5,452)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,482 miles
    Test number
    357460534256
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Fail58,030 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    347088723437
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass58,030 miles (+5,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    908918023295
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Pass52,378 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    439061132278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,647 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,647 miles
    Test number
    466018421257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,435 miles (+6,903)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,435 miles
    Test number
    303422449313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,532 miles
    Test number
    201517378220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  20. Fail40,532 miles (+10,129)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,532 miles
    Test number
    372556978277
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  21. Pass30,403 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,403 miles
    Test number
    292923007387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,026 miles
    Test number
    393510527133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,026 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,026 miles
    Test number
    211920327412
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS54 CMX

Does LS54 CMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 CMX expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CMX?
The MOT on LS54 CMX expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 CMX done?
LS54 CMX was recorded at 132,867 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
Has LS54 CMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CMX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 CMX 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 LS54 CMX find?
LS54 CMX passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded off side rear, both front; coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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