
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LS54 VFRMOT history
LS54 VFR is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,298 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 125,298 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,733 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 VFR
- 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
- 2 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 VFR was last recorded at 125,298 miles on 24 Jun 2022, 6,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 118,669 miles · 7 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,629 miles
- Average per year
- 6,733 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 125,298 miles
- 2021 – 118,669 miles
- 2020 – 114,207 miles
- 2019 – 109,368 miles
- 2018 – 103,570 miles
- 2017 – 96,596 miles
- 2016 – 91,565 miles
- 2015 – 81,049 miles
- 2014 – 76,940 miles
- 2013 – 74,591 miles
- 2012 – 69,568 miles
- 2011 – 63,557 miles
- 2010 – 53,666 miles
- 2009 – 43,382 miles
- 2008 – 34,392 miles
- 2007 – 27,216 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,298 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 125,298 miles
- Test number
- 527151554119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,298 miles (+6,629)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,298 miles
- Test number
- 162702595122
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass118,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 118,669 miles
- Test number
- 337906003948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,669 miles (+4,462)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,669 miles
- Test number
- 577955563679
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
Pass114,207 miles (+94)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 114,207 miles
- Test number
- 949796996365
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,113 miles (+4,745)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,113 miles
- Test number
- 520225839732
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,368 miles (+5,798)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 109,368 miles
- Test number
- 977452432342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,570 miles (+83)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 103,570 miles
- Test number
- 558413971344
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty
Fail103,487 miles (+6,891)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,487 miles
- Test number
- 729183616618
- DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,596 miles (+5,031)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 96,596 miles
- Test number
- 711772087181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,565 miles (+10,516)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 91,565 miles
- Test number
- 935273934649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) ON LIMIT (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust flexible mesh deteriorating
Pass81,049 miles (+4,109)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 81,049 miles
- Test number
- 132198472827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,940 miles (+2,349)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 76,940 miles
- Test number
- 396748154355
- NoteSigns of corrosion to rear exhaust
- NoteSlight wear to n/s/f o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes
Pass74,591 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 74,591 miles
- Test number
- 918993243323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,584 miles (+5,016)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,584 miles
- Test number
- 789956723350
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass69,568 miles (+17)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 69,568 miles
- Test number
- 337097642324
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteCentre stop lamp has a bulb blown.
- NoteThe o/s/r tyre tread is cracking.
Fail69,551 miles (+5,994)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,551 miles
- Test number
- 975745142349
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteCentre stop lamp has a bulb blown.
- NoteThe o/s/r tyre tread is cracking.
Pass63,557 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 63,557 miles
- Test number
- 445727621420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,532 miles (+9,866)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,532 miles
- Test number
- 999322621379
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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 split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass53,666 miles (+10,284)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 53,666 miles
- Test number
- 470720740306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,382 miles (+8,990)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 43,382 miles
- Test number
- 250799029339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,392 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,392 miles
- Test number
- 261653848368
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass34,392 miles (+7,176)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 34,392 miles
- Test number
- 451583248314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass27,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 27,216 miles
- Test number
- 172633437354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS54 VFR
- Does LS54 VFR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS54 VFR expired on 7 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 VFR?
- The MOT on LS54 VFR expired on 7 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS54 VFR done?
- LS54 VFR was recorded at 125,298 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2022, an average of 6,733 miles a year.
- Has LS54 VFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 VFR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS54 VFR 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 VFR find?
- LS54 VFR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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