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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LS54 PKAMOT history

LS54 PKA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 47,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

LS54 PKA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
47,205 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 PKA
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
23 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 PKA was last recorded at 47,205 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,205 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 47,205 miles
  • 2022 – 41,060 miles
  • 2021 – 39,220 miles
  • 2020 – 37,571 miles
  • 2019 – 36,420 miles
  • 2018 – 35,052 miles
  • 2017 – 33,899 miles
  • 2016 – 32,841 miles
  • 2014 – 30,188 miles
  • 2013 – 25,640 miles
  • 2012 – 24,621 miles
  • 2011 – 22,869 miles
  • 2009 – 20,341 miles
  • 2008 – 19,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,205 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt lazy retractingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    814656962870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt lazy retracting

  2. Fail47,205 miles (+6,145)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    100003130615
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt lazy retracting
    • AdvisoryAbs wiring

  3. Pass41,060 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,060 miles
    Test number
    750797202078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,220 miles
    Test number
    242867140989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail39,220 miles (+1,649)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,220 miles
    Test number
    186546955971
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass37,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,571 miles
    Test number
    867623352677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,571 miles (+1,151)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,571 miles
    Test number
    433782790869
    • Repaired at testDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer cv gators (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass36,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    756206945635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,420 miles (+1,368)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    316183888873
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass35,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,052 miles
    Test number
    827235543276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,052 miles (+1,153)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,052 miles
    Test number
    192523210014
    • DangerousSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR WISHBONE BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass33,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,899 miles
    Test number
    700836486565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail33,899 miles (+1,058)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,899 miles
    Test number
    914102405941
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass32,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,841 miles
    Test number
    317468478967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,841 miles (+2,653)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,841 miles
    Test number
    399955163154
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass30,188 miles (+4,548)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,188 miles
    Test number
    326705534209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to excess on inner most edge.

  17. Fail25,640 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,640 miles
    Test number
    627035043172
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass25,640 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,640 miles
    Test number
    888735343133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,621 miles
    Test number
    116265542112
    • 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)

  20. Fail24,621 miles (+1,752)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,621 miles
    Test number
    675885542183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass22,869 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,869 miles
    Test number
    988681491037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,341 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,341 miles
    Test number
    711076669287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,389 miles
    Test number
    841386948252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 PKA

Does LS54 PKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 PKA expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 PKA?
The MOT on LS54 PKA expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 PKA done?
LS54 PKA was recorded at 47,205 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 1,937 miles a year.
Has LS54 PKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 PKA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 PKA 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 PKA find?
LS54 PKA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt lazy retracting.

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