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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 FBCMOT history

LS54 FBC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2024.

LS54 FBC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2025
Mileage
74,383 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 FBC
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 16 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 FBC was last recorded at 74,383 miles on 17 Nov 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,358 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
3,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,383 miles
  • 2023 – 71,249 miles
  • 2022 – 69,679 miles
  • 2021 – 69,337 miles
  • 2020 – 68,493 miles
  • 2019 – 67,888 miles
  • 2018 – 67,667 miles
  • 2017 – 65,162 miles
  • 2016 – 64,032 miles
  • 2015 – 61,091 miles
  • 2014 – 57,455 miles
  • 2013 – 53,861 miles
  • 2012 – 49,680 miles
  • 2011 – 42,394 miles
  • 2010 – 35,467 miles
  • 2009 – 30,858 miles
  • 2008 – 22,899 miles
  • 2007 – 18,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake fluid contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Drive belt worn, but not excessively poor condition cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,383 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    284620773586
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,383 miles (+25)3 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    490018453666
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,358 miles (+3,109)3 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    700246627042
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,249 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,249 miles
    Test number
    995924906289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass69,679 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,679 miles
    Test number
    646636875579
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively poor condition cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  6. Fail69,679 miles (+342)13 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,679 miles
    Test number
    671515256556
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaged both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting headlight aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting headlight aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively poor condition cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  7. Pass69,337 miles (+844)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    163403591433
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass68,493 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,493 miles
    Test number
    188344102614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,888 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,888 miles
    Test number
    790616160776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    430193066879
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail67,666 miles (+2,504)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,666 miles
    Test number
    161098110487
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass65,162 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    908968576381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,032 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,032 miles
    Test number
    685914579628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,091 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    438112163180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,455 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,455 miles
    Test number
    195690104355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,861 miles (+4,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    645601003380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass49,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,680 miles
    Test number
    525506872255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,680 miles (+7,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,680 miles
    Test number
    718886472243
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass42,394 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    637625991280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,467 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,467 miles
    Test number
    934993300372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,858 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,858 miles
    Test number
    863550399266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,899 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,899 miles
    Test number
    113128978255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,416 miles
    Test number
    772038797251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 FBC

Does LS54 FBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 FBC expired on 16 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 FBC?
The MOT on LS54 FBC expired on 16 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 FBC done?
LS54 FBC was recorded at 74,383 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2024, an average of 3,280 miles a year.
Has LS54 FBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 FBC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 FBC 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 FBC find?
LS54 FBC passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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