
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LS54 VWVMOT history
LS54 VWV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 164,670 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 10,295 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 VWV
- 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
- 30 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 VWV was last recorded at 164,670 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Jun 2018: 127,262 miles, lower than 134,690 miles on 15 Jun 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 164,640 miles · 24 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 10,295 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 164,670 miles
- 2021 – 159,225 miles
- 2020 – 148,816 miles
- 2019 – 137,930 miles
- 2018 – 127,262 miles
- 2017 – 134,690 miles
- 2016 – 102,228 miles
- 2015 – 91,343 miles
- 2014 – 82,033 miles
- 2013 – 75,352 miles
- 2012 – 66,914 miles
- 2011 – 51,708 miles
- 2009 – 27,258 miles
- 2008 – 19,900 miles
- 2007 – 13,759 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,670 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 164,670 miles
- Test number
- 905809424092
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail164,640 miles (+5,415)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,640 miles
- Test number
- 480930847142
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed 1856014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass159,225 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 159,225 miles
- Test number
- 121189763859
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail159,225 miles (+10,409)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,225 miles
- Test number
- 748764666644
- 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))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,816 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 148,816 miles
- Test number
- 617408331469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,774 miles (+10,844)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,774 miles
- Test number
- 759510055791
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass137,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 137,930 miles
- Test number
- 832509896062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,930 miles (+10,668)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,930 miles
- Test number
- 673390829986
- MajorEmissions not tested Blowing exhaust affecting emmissions (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass127,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 127,262 miles
- Test number
- 777312502460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,262 miles (-7,428)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,262 miles
- Test number
- 116178805528
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass134,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 134,690 miles
- Test number
- 159554069103
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 662358550181
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass102,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 102,228 miles
- Test number
- 437921312046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,228 miles (+10,885)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,228 miles
- Test number
- 236318028591
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Pass91,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 91,343 miles
- Test number
- 888848145150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,343 miles (+9,310)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,343 miles
- Test number
- 617768045169
- DangerousFront Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass82,033 miles (+6,681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,033 miles
- Test number
- 757627454184
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Pass75,352 miles (+8,438)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 75,352 miles
- Test number
- 218800713242
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass66,914 miles (+15,206)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 66,914 miles
- Test number
- 779252872067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,708 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,708 miles
- Test number
- 358191181014
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- 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)
- NoteN/s rear aged cracks to outer wall
Pass51,708 miles (+24,450)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,708 miles
- Test number
- 669081481023
- 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)
- NoteN/s rear aged cracks to outer wall
Pass27,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,258 miles
- Test number
- 561007629309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,258 miles (+7,358)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,258 miles
- Test number
- 294077129348
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteAdvise o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracks on side walls.
Pass19,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 19,900 miles
- Test number
- 760115718390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,900 miles (+6,141)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,900 miles
- Test number
- 844515318308
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass13,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 13,759 miles
- Test number
- 424676907405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS54 VWV
- Does LS54 VWV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS54 VWV expired on 4 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 VWV?
- The MOT on LS54 VWV expired on 4 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS54 VWV done?
- LS54 VWV was recorded at 164,670 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 10,295 miles a year.
- Has LS54 VWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 VWV has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS54 VWV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS54 VWV find?
- LS54 VWV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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