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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 NSVMOT history

LS54 NSV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

LS54 NSV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
67,104 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NSV
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 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NSV was last recorded at 67,104 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 3,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,274 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,830 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,104 miles
  • 2023 – 63,274 miles
  • 2022 – 57,542 miles
  • 2020 – 47,795 miles
  • 2019 – 42,964 miles
  • 2018 – 42,951 miles
  • 2017 – 39,693 miles
  • 2016 – 36,675 miles
  • 2014 – 34,489 miles
  • 2013 – 31,762 miles
  • 2012 – 28,867 miles
  • 2011 – 25,774 miles
  • 2010 – 22,334 miles
  • 2009 – 17,614 miles
  • 2008 – 12,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,104 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,104 miles (+3,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    256529737347
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass63,274 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,274 miles
    Test number
    541087922415
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger door cannot be open from inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door cannot be open from inside

  3. Fail63,250 miles (+5,708)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    311202637100
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass57,542 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    317832500353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,511 miles (+9,716)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,511 miles
    Test number
    179962804059
    • MajorEmissions not tested misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view sharp edges (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,795 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,795 miles
    Test number
    545144190074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,769 miles (+4,805)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,769 miles
    Test number
    498556026694
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass42,964 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    783500420504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,954 miles (+3)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,954 miles
    Test number
    384695632246
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass42,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,951 miles
    Test number
    520423994970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,951 miles (+3,258)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,951 miles
    Test number
    849296797645
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass39,693 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,693 miles
    Test number
    655737352737
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  13. Fail39,649 miles (+2,974)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,649 miles
    Test number
    555012004875
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  14. Pass36,675 miles (+2,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    267557093408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  15. Pass34,489 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,489 miles
    Test number
    529091854320
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail34,484 miles (+2,722)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,484 miles
    Test number
    446580454303
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteE M L on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,762 miles
    Test number
    536580213371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail31,762 miles (+2,895)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,762 miles
    Test number
    475726703405
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass28,867 miles (+3,093)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,867 miles
    Test number
    846956602345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass25,774 miles (+3,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,774 miles
    Test number
    326111101332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass22,334 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,334 miles
    Test number
    381070200344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,614 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,614 miles
    Test number
    204396099260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,337 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,337 miles
    Test number
    392929218184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inner shoulder

Questions about LS54 NSV

Does LS54 NSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 NSV expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NSV?
The MOT on LS54 NSV expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 NSV done?
LS54 NSV was recorded at 67,104 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has LS54 NSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NSV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 NSV 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 NSV find?
LS54 NSV passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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