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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 VVMMOT history

LS54 VVM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 72,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LS54 VVM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,607 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VVM
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
10 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 VVM was last recorded at 72,607 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,035 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,572 miles
Average per year
2,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,607 miles
  • 2025 – 70,035 miles
  • 2024 – 65,614 miles
  • 2023 – 63,361 miles
  • 2022 – 60,387 miles
  • 2021 – 58,339 miles
  • 2020 – 56,973 miles
  • 2019 – 53,599 miles
  • 2018 – 50,840 miles
  • 2017 – 47,093 miles
  • 2016 – 43,534 miles
  • 2015 – 40,259 miles
  • 2014 – 37,327 miles
  • 2013 – 35,478 miles
  • 2012 – 33,624 miles
  • 2011 – 31,710 miles
  • 2010 – 30,261 miles
  • 2009 – 28,703 miles
  • 2008 – 27,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,607 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,607 miles
    Test number
    746756523461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,607 miles (+2,572)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,607 miles
    Test number
    153493932962
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,035 miles
    Test number
    434834586025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,035 miles (+4,421)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,035 miles
    Test number
    619930038395
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,614 miles (+2,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,614 miles
    Test number
    491465790667
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,361 miles
    Test number
    597363484823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,361 miles (+2,974)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,361 miles
    Test number
    149702508912
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,387 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    60,387 miles
    Test number
    141063915022
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail60,386 miles (+2,047)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    929306560963
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,339 miles (+1,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    281167202344
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass56,973 miles (+3,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,973 miles
    Test number
    163824620462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,599 miles
    Test number
    844406172369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail53,599 miles (+2,759)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,599 miles
    Test number
    757790446133
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass50,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,840 miles
    Test number
    996318627625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Fail50,840 miles (+3,747)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,840 miles
    Test number
    582832142100
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass47,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    981730844853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished

  17. Fail47,093 miles (+3,559)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    626697257592
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,534 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,534 miles
    Test number
    510360479889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,259 miles
    Test number
    759577565130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,258 miles (+2,931)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,258 miles
    Test number
    996447865170
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass37,327 miles (+1,849)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    635447354126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass35,478 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,478 miles
    Test number
    209269363417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail35,478 miles (+1,854)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,478 miles
    Test number
    266339163487
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail33,624 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,624 miles
    Test number
    265058162489
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass33,624 miles (+1,914)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,624 miles
    Test number
    875028462127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass31,710 miles (+1,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,710 miles
    Test number
    677428161105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  27. Pass30,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    350039650108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,261 miles (+1,558)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    254789550131
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Pass28,703 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,703 miles
    Test number
    233562469116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,618 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    282681978180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,657 miles
    Test number
    480413528115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LS54 VVM

Does LS54 VVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 VVM is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VVM?
The MOT on LS54 VVM is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 VVM done?
LS54 VVM was recorded at 72,607 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,519 miles a year.
Has LS54 VVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VVM has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 VVM 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 VVM find?
LS54 VVM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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