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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 NTKMOT history

LS54 NTK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

LS54 NTK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
104,874 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NTK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NTK was last recorded at 104,874 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 3,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,000 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,874 miles
Average per year
5,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,874 miles
  • 2021 – 101,000 miles
  • 2020 – 96,889 miles
  • 2019 – 92,816 miles
  • 2018 – 88,228 miles
  • 2017 – 81,572 miles
  • 2016 – 73,108 miles
  • 2015 – 66,096 miles
  • 2014 – 51,809 miles
  • 2013 – 41,194 miles
  • 2012 – 38,798 miles
  • 2011 – 36,605 miles
  • 2010 – 33,819 miles
  • 2008 – 26,830 miles
  • 2007 – 22,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,874 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexie split
  • AdvisorySteering boots perished
  • AdvisorySuspension boots & bushes perished

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 tread worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,874 miles
    Test number
    230399557632
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexie split
    • AdvisorySteering boots perished
    • AdvisorySuspension boots & bushes perished

  2. Fail104,871 miles (+3,871)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,871 miles
    Test number
    566270270061
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexie split
    • AdvisorySteering boots perished
    • AdvisorySuspension boots & bushes perished

  3. Pass101,000 miles (+4,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,000 miles
    Test number
    348037951877
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    610720203506
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,887 miles (+4,071)8 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,887 miles
    Test number
    846036967399
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,816 miles (+4,588)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,816 miles
    Test number
    152633881676
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass88,228 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    608002123565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,572 miles
    Test number
    218653722501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,572 miles (+8,464)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,572 miles
    Test number
    772934892324
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass73,108 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,108 miles
    Test number
    548394786576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread worn on outer edge

  11. Fail73,033 miles (+6,937)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,033 miles
    Test number
    488806117498
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread worn on outer edge

  12. Pass66,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,096 miles
    Test number
    597273815289
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  13. Fail66,096 miles (+14,287)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,096 miles
    Test number
    659343615251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  14. Fail51,809 miles6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    375487354145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,809 miles (+10,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    809277754102
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,194 miles
    Test number
    978712123141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,194 miles (+2,396)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,194 miles
    Test number
    366451723188
    • 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass38,798 miles (+2,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    715457612185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail36,605 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,605 miles
    Test number
    197805121129
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass36,605 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,605 miles
    Test number
    756625121175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,819 miles (+6,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,819 miles
    Test number
    990645920134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass26,830 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,830 miles
    Test number
    951869038368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,582 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,582 miles
    Test number
    221847837367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,577 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,577 miles
    Test number
    774654437313
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS54 NTK

Does LS54 NTK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 NTK expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NTK?
The MOT on LS54 NTK expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 NTK done?
LS54 NTK was recorded at 104,874 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
Has LS54 NTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NTK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 NTK 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 NTK find?
LS54 NTK passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust flexie split; steering boots perished; suspension boots & bushes perished.

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