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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LS54 VWDMOT history

LS54 VWD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

LS54 VWD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
108,468 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 VWD was last recorded at 108,468 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 9,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,449 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
9,019 miles
Average per year
6,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,468 miles
  • 2023 – 99,449 miles
  • 2022 – 90,435 miles
  • 2021 – 84,154 miles
  • 2020 – 75,174 miles
  • 2019 – 69,692 miles
  • 2018 – 62,542 miles
  • 2017 – 57,490 miles
  • 2016 – 52,007 miles
  • 2015 – 45,303 miles
  • 2013 – 41,125 miles
  • 2012 – 38,299 miles
  • 2011 – 33,198 miles
  • 2010 – 25,381 miles
  • 2009 – 18,240 miles
  • 2008 – 12,742 miles
  • 2007 – 8,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,468 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,468 miles
    Test number
    666440127165
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,468 miles (+9,019)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,468 miles
    Test number
    502552482340
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,449 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,449 miles
    Test number
    928250115005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe worn

  4. Fail99,449 miles (+9,014)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,449 miles
    Test number
    808392748829
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe worn

  5. Pass90,435 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,435 miles
    Test number
    793455824269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,154 miles (+8,980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,154 miles
    Test number
    304692292605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,174 miles
    Test number
    328616937423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,174 miles (+5,482)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,174 miles
    Test number
    607174004724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testBattery leaking (4.13 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,692 miles (+7,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    222229702190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,542 miles
    Test number
    143016710269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service-brake noisy when applied

  11. Fail62,542 miles (+5,052)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,542 miles
    Test number
    317071784101
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service-brake noisy when applied

  12. Pass57,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,490 miles
    Test number
    340147207732
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

  13. Fail57,490 miles (+5,483)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,490 miles
    Test number
    641637026782
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

  14. Pass52,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    513452020271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,006 miles (+6,703)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,006 miles
    Test number
    877826926496
    • FailureCentre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass45,303 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,303 miles
    Test number
    337315855073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,302 miles (+4,177)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    999732555033
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass41,125 miles (+2,826)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    137435423235
    • 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)
    • NoteFront numberplate craked

  19. Pass38,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,299 miles
    Test number
    349435122371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,297 miles (+5,099)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    866835122335
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine mil light on

  21. Pass33,198 miles (+7,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,198 miles
    Test number
    729320121380
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass25,381 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,381 miles
    Test number
    224701730390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,240 miles
    Test number
    430288729450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,228 miles (+5,486)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,228 miles
    Test number
    124898329347
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass12,742 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,742 miles
    Test number
    433781138341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    8,741 miles
    Test number
    112003337329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 VWD

Does LS54 VWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 VWD expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VWD?
The MOT on LS54 VWD expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 VWD done?
LS54 VWD was recorded at 108,468 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 6,143 miles a year.
Has LS54 VWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VWD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 VWD 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 VWD find?
LS54 VWD passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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