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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 EKBMOT history

LS54 EKB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 46,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LS54 EKB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
46,681 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 EKB
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
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 EKB was last recorded at 46,681 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,558 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
1,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,681 miles
  • 2024 – 46,558 miles
  • 2022 – 46,299 miles
  • 2021 – 45,745 miles
  • 2020 – 45,406 miles
  • 2019 – 45,084 miles
  • 2018 – 44,082 miles
  • 2017 – 42,805 miles
  • 2016 – 41,358 miles
  • 2015 – 39,847 miles
  • 2014 – 38,499 miles
  • 2013 – 37,039 miles
  • 2012 – 35,577 miles
  • 2011 – 33,585 miles
  • 2010 – 31,816 miles
  • 2009 – 28,386 miles
  • 2008 – 24,105 miles
  • 2007 – 18,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,681 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,681 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    358959576858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,558 miles (+259)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    46,558 miles
    Test number
    177009779997
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass46,299 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    588297707885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,745 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    667020942512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,406 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    412506292438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,084 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,084 miles
    Test number
    745277061030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    192422207599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,082 miles (+1,277)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    395432286262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass42,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,805 miles
    Test number
    434212954682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,805 miles (+1,447)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,805 miles
    Test number
    711632807579
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass41,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,358 miles
    Test number
    234142373625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,358 miles (+1,511)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,358 miles
    Test number
    719694686026
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass39,847 miles (+1,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    782951102926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass38,499 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,499 miles
    Test number
    777926324346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,493 miles (+1,454)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,493 miles
    Test number
    458665524425
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass37,039 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,039 miles
    Test number
    459000033431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,035 miles (+1,458)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,035 miles
    Test number
    546509423389
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass35,577 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    609171932363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,585 miles (+1,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,585 miles
    Test number
    777196921379
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail31,816 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    610749720330
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  21. Pass31,816 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    812669620354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,386 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,386 miles
    Test number
    830481139362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,382 miles (+4,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,382 miles
    Test number
    180610439387
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  24. Pass24,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,105 miles
    Test number
    481061238391
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Fail24,105 miles (+5,378)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,105 miles
    Test number
    571981538311
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Pass18,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,727 miles
    Test number
    812443837307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 EKB

Does LS54 EKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 EKB is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 EKB?
The MOT on LS54 EKB is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 EKB done?
LS54 EKB was recorded at 46,681 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,557 miles a year.
Has LS54 EKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 EKB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LS54 EKB 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 EKB find?
LS54 EKB passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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