Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LS54 COUMOT history
LS54 COU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,742 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 98,742 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 COU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 COU was last recorded at 98,742 miles on 20 Apr 2023, 7,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 90,858 miles · 20 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,884 miles
- Average per year
- 5,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 98,742 miles
- 2022 – 90,858 miles
- 2021 – 84,877 miles
- 2020 – 83,520 miles
- 2019 – 79,764 miles
- 2017 – 76,552 miles
- 2016 – 72,851 miles
- 2015 – 69,149 miles
- 2014 – 65,398 miles
- 2013 – 60,144 miles
- 2012 – 54,965 miles
- 2011 – 47,400 miles
- 2010 – 45,232 miles
- 2009 – 37,599 miles
- 2008 – 28,419 miles
- 2007 – 18,214 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,742 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 hand brake low effort
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,742 miles (+7,884)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 98,742 miles
- Test number
- 366480551329
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,858 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 90,858 miles
- Test number
- 420003988239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,843 miles (+5,966)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,843 miles
- Test number
- 111409168869
- MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass84,877 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 84,877 miles
- Test number
- 597393359342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,839 miles (+1,319)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,839 miles
- Test number
- 144497686124
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet pull handle missing
- AdvisoryBonnet shut panel loose
Pass83,520 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 83,520 miles
- Test number
- 235790897095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,520 miles (+3,756)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,520 miles
- Test number
- 235475378983
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,764 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 79,764 miles
- Test number
- 820350087210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,749 miles (+3,197)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,749 miles
- Test number
- 509532441801
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBonnet safety catch sticking
- AdvisoryNearside front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryNearside hand brake low effort
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel slight binding
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass76,552 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 76,552 miles
- Test number
- 522224701917
- AdvisoryNearside hand brake low effort
Fail76,552 miles (+3,701)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,552 miles
- Test number
- 541430723243
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryNearside hand brake low effort
Pass72,851 miles (+3,702)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 72,851 miles
- Test number
- 360707210954
- AdvisoryRear handbrake imbalance, nearside lower effort
Pass69,149 miles (+3,751)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 69,149 miles
- Test number
- 855035241289
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake low effort
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at front exhaust flexi area
Pass65,398 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 65,398 miles
- Test number
- 336746834387
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Fail65,398 miles (+5,254)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,398 miles
- Test number
- 847435434338
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Pass60,144 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 60,144 miles
- Test number
- 326401803357
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront discs worn
Fail60,144 miles (+5,179)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,144 miles
- Test number
- 505001603352
- Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass54,965 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 54,965 miles
- Test number
- 468637002305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,963 miles (+7,563)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,963 miles
- Test number
- 409876902490
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail47,400 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,400 miles
- Test number
- 688859541280
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,400 miles (+2,168)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,400 miles
- Test number
- 879579441222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,232 miles (+7,633)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 45,232 miles
- Test number
- 894709690266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,599 miles (+9,180)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 37,599 miles
- Test number
- 731386899251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,419 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,419 miles
- Test number
- 353746798408
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteN/s/f tyre has small damage
Pass28,419 miles (+10,205)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 28,419 miles
- Test number
- 593376498239
- NoteN/s/f tyre has small damage
Pass18,214 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 18,214 miles
- Test number
- 370565697433
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS54 COU
- Does LS54 COU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS54 COU expired on 19 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 COU?
- The MOT on LS54 COU expired on 19 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS54 COU done?
- LS54 COU was recorded at 98,742 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2023, an average of 5,198 miles a year.
- Has LS54 COU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 COU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS54 COU 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 COU find?
- LS54 COU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.
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