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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LS54 VGGMOT history

LS54 VGG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2022.

LS54 VGG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2023
Mileage
151,583 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 VGG was last recorded at 151,583 miles on 29 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,583 miles · 23 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,583 miles
  • 2021 – 137,156 miles
  • 2020 – 125,044 miles
  • 2019 – 115,881 miles
  • 2018 – 103,331 miles
  • 2017 – 81,502 miles
  • 2016 – 73,588 miles
  • 2015 – 64,595 miles
  • 2014 – 57,535 miles
  • 2013 – 50,792 miles
  • 2012 – 43,569 miles
  • 2011 – 38,316 miles
  • 2010 – 38,036 miles
  • 2009 – 27,580 miles
  • 2007 – 16,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,583 miles
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,583 miles
    Test number
    593591237264
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Fail151,583 miles (+14,427)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,583 miles
    Test number
    339150488050
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBackbox baffles are gone
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass137,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,156 miles
    Test number
    904254119605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,156 miles (+12,112)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,156 miles
    Test number
    511298731030
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,044 miles (+9,163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,044 miles
    Test number
    559646369739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,881 miles
    Test number
    816188303808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,881 miles (+12,550)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,881 miles
    Test number
    408345814496
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass103,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,331 miles
    Test number
    214665464259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,331 miles (+21,829)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,331 miles
    Test number
    829990188091
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass81,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    293171662957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,502 miles (+7,914)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    440101187563
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass73,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    895582640751
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  13. Fail73,588 miles (+8,993)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    892116717130
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass64,595 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    986644795608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,573 miles (+7,038)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    970973499656
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail57,535 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,535 miles
    Test number
    357429724335
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,535 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,535 miles
    Test number
    969189524380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,792 miles
    Test number
    779433223387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,792 miles (+7,223)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,792 miles
    Test number
    338933623392
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass43,569 miles (+5,253)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,569 miles
    Test number
    877860712345
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  21. Pass38,316 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,316 miles
    Test number
    577115721350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,036 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,036 miles
    Test number
    504708820312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,037 miles (+8,457)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    260171860160
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass27,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,580 miles
    Test number
    190809059142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail27,580 miles (+10,751)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,580 miles
    Test number
    783919059157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass16,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,829 miles
    Test number
    790654737374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 VGG

Does LS54 VGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 VGG expired on 28 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VGG?
The MOT on LS54 VGG expired on 28 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 VGG done?
LS54 VGG was recorded at 151,583 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2022, an average of 8,936 miles a year.
Has LS54 VGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VGG has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 VGG 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 VGG find?
LS54 VGG passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: slight oil leak.

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