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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 YLBMOT history

LS54 YLB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2023.

LS54 YLB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
124,669 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YLB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YLB was last recorded at 124,669 miles on 22 Jun 2023, 12,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,660 miles · 28 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
12,009 miles
Average per year
7,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,669 miles
  • 2022 – 112,660 miles
  • 2021 – 95,713 miles
  • 2020 – 77,458 miles
  • 2019 – 61,950 miles
  • 2017 – 58,754 miles
  • 2016 – 48,755 miles
  • 2015 – 45,568 miles
  • 2014 – 41,310 miles
  • 2013 – 37,519 miles
  • 2012 – 34,728 miles
  • 2011 – 29,673 miles
  • 2010 – 25,062 miles
  • 2009 – 23,058 miles
  • 2008 – 19,124 miles
  • 2007 – 15,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,669 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pad warning lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front & rear brake noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,669 miles (+12,009)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,669 miles
    Test number
    617133373165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,660 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    253604680723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,634 miles (+16,921)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,634 miles
    Test number
    204707826666
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,713 miles (+18,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,713 miles
    Test number
    470961281910
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,458 miles (+15,508)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,458 miles
    Test number
    131330868469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,950 miles (+3,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    866714363280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,754 miles (+9,999)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    388851432215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,755 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    837423962064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake noise

  9. Fail48,754 miles (+3,186)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,754 miles
    Test number
    571762264161
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake noise

  10. Pass45,568 miles (+4,258)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,568 miles
    Test number
    131777521398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake squeak

  11. Pass41,310 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    295177244360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail41,310 miles (+3,791)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    869597444310
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass37,519 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,519 miles
    Test number
    788909923306
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail37,478 miles (+2,750)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,478 miles
    Test number
    978208013369
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass34,728 miles (+5,055)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,728 miles
    Test number
    926678702379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass29,673 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,673 miles
    Test number
    375888581296
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing.

  17. Fail29,673 miles (+4,611)4 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,673 miles
    Test number
    528148681252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing.

  18. Pass25,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,062 miles
    Test number
    312582580446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,062 miles (+2,004)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,062 miles
    Test number
    650562880206
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass23,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,058 miles
    Test number
    211915099296
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail23,058 miles (+3,934)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,058 miles
    Test number
    810045899228
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass19,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,124 miles
    Test number
    133917678281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,124 miles (+3,976)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,124 miles
    Test number
    373037978485
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass15,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,148 miles
    Test number
    442393707436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,148 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,148 miles
    Test number
    833443807376
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LS54 YLB

Does LS54 YLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 YLB expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YLB?
The MOT on LS54 YLB expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 YLB done?
LS54 YLB was recorded at 124,669 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2023, an average of 7,001 miles a year.
Has LS54 YLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YLB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 YLB 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 YLB find?
LS54 YLB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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