
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LS54 VGPMOT history
LS54 VGP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,615 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 51,615 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,710 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 VGP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 VGP was last recorded at 51,615 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 51,602 miles · 7 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 2,710 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 51,615 miles
- 2022 – 42,869 miles
- 2021 – 29,606 miles
- 2020 – 29,336 miles
- 2019 – 28,281 miles
- 2018 – 26,809 miles
- 2017 – 25,588 miles
- 2016 – 23,745 miles
- 2015 – 22,208 miles
- 2014 – 20,650 miles
- 2013 – 19,072 miles
- 2012 – 17,355 miles
- 2011 – 15,981 miles
- 2010 – 13,913 miles
- 2009 – 11,634 miles
- 2008 – 9,595 miles
- 2007 – 8,063 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,615 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 51,615 miles
- Test number
- 535919601360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail51,602 miles (+8,733)2 dangerous6 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,602 miles
- Test number
- 618606794128
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,869 miles (+13,263)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 42,869 miles
- Test number
- 512419223829
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass29,606 miles (+270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 29,606 miles
- Test number
- 982322215347
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass29,336 miles (+1,055)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 29,336 miles
- Test number
- 542732098008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,281 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 28,281 miles
- Test number
- 900113868992
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail28,281 miles (+1,472)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,281 miles
- Test number
- 420599426533
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,809 miles (+1,221)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 26,809 miles
- Test number
- 929764585793
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass25,588 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 25,588 miles
- Test number
- 612945501641
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail25,588 miles (+1,843)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,588 miles
- Test number
- 358564918902
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass23,745 miles (+1,537)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 23,745 miles
- Test number
- 308292261070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,208 miles (+1,558)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 22,208 miles
- Test number
- 214038918462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,650 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 20,650 miles
- Test number
- 809664824364
- 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)
- NoteOil leak from sump plug
Fail20,650 miles (+1,578)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,650 miles
- Test number
- 997094624385
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteOil leak from sump plug
Pass19,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 19,072 miles
- Test number
- 796684523365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,072 miles (+1,717)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,072 miles
- Test number
- 258144123349
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass17,355 miles (+1,374)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 17,355 miles
- Test number
- 465920422459
- 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)
Pass15,981 miles (+2,068)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 15,981 miles
- Test number
- 879881721346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,913 miles (+2,279)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 13,913 miles
- Test number
- 332085310306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,634 miles (+2,039)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 11,634 miles
- Test number
- 892246919374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 9,595 miles
- Test number
- 384687018362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,594 miles (+1,531)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,594 miles
- Test number
- 161527018335
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass8,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 8,063 miles
- Test number
- 952496017399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,063 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,063 miles
- Test number
- 990536617374
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about LS54 VGP
- Does LS54 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS54 VGP expired on 11 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 VGP?
- The MOT on LS54 VGP expired on 11 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS54 VGP done?
- LS54 VGP was recorded at 51,615 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 2,710 miles a year.
- Has LS54 VGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 VGP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS54 VGP 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 VGP find?
- LS54 VGP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.
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