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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LS54 YKWMOT history

LS54 YKW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LS54 YKW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,673 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YKW
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
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YKW was last recorded at 67,673 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,287 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,386 miles
Average per year
2,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,673 miles
  • 2024 – 66,287 miles
  • 2023 – 64,884 miles
  • 2022 – 63,176 miles
  • 2021 – 61,643 miles
  • 2020 – 59,819 miles
  • 2019 – 57,993 miles
  • 2018 – 56,059 miles
  • 2017 – 53,971 miles
  • 2016 – 51,972 miles
  • 2015 – 48,223 miles
  • 2014 – 44,756 miles
  • 2013 – 40,544 miles
  • 2012 – 39,181 miles
  • 2011 – 35,981 miles
  • 2010 – 32,140 miles
  • 2009 – 28,053 miles
  • 2007 – 22,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,673 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,673 miles (+1,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,673 miles
    Test number
    302547122789
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass66,287 miles (+1,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,287 miles
    Test number
    864361977663
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass64,884 miles (+1,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,884 miles
    Test number
    344921515952
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,176 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,176 miles
    Test number
    852187033586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail63,172 miles (+1,529)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    356445254813
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,643 miles (+1,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    659453882684
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,819 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,819 miles
    Test number
    474906998075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,993 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,993 miles
    Test number
    993204582006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,059 miles (+2,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    951377856779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    161053227270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail53,971 miles (+1,999)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    423011344662
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,972 miles
    Test number
    196405340000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail51,972 miles (+3,749)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,972 miles
    Test number
    291970618087
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass48,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,223 miles
    Test number
    118793829329
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Fail48,223 miles (+3,467)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,223 miles
    Test number
    185798483795
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass44,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,756 miles
    Test number
    318744574447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,751 miles (+4,207)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,751 miles
    Test number
    326704574404
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass40,544 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,544 miles
    Test number
    688644363127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,181 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,181 miles
    Test number
    947303882082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,981 miles
    Test number
    139048841004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,981 miles (+3,841)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,981 miles
    Test number
    617228241007
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass32,140 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,140 miles
    Test number
    461977930026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,109 miles (+4,056)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,109 miles
    Test number
    512075930082
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  24. Pass28,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,053 miles
    Test number
    251118449010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,053 miles (+6,042)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,053 miles
    Test number
    742617849028
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass22,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,011 miles
    Test number
    201067437389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 YKW

Does LS54 YKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 YKW is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YKW?
The MOT on LS54 YKW is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 YKW done?
LS54 YKW was recorded at 67,673 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,539 miles a year.
Has LS54 YKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YKW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 YKW 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 YKW find?
LS54 YKW passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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