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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 YLCMOT history

LS54 YLC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

LS54 YLC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2022
Mileage
86,551 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YLC
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
1 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 YLC was last recorded at 86,551 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,477 miles · 8 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
4,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,551 miles
  • 2021 – 80,736 miles
  • 2019 – 75,907 miles
  • 2018 – 71,227 miles
  • 2017 – 64,276 miles
  • 2015 – 57,220 miles
  • 2014 – 51,450 miles
  • 2013 – 45,288 miles
  • 2012 – 40,007 miles
  • 2011 – 36,185 miles
  • 2010 – 31,309 miles
  • 2009 – 26,847 miles
  • 2008 – 22,378 miles
  • 2007 – 17,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,551 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

What MOT failures 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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,551 miles (+74)13 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    835061518274
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail86,477 miles (+5,741)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,477 miles
    Test number
    820794617998
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass80,736 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,736 miles
    Test number
    719287958271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,907 miles (+4,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,907 miles
    Test number
    675215438672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,227 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    625449659785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,224 miles (+6,948)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,224 miles
    Test number
    288995261147
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,276 miles (+7,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,276 miles
    Test number
    337109467314
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass57,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,220 miles
    Test number
    851881989582
    • AdvisoryFree play rack

  9. Fail57,220 miles (+5,770)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,220 miles
    Test number
    402446446983
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFree play rack

  10. Pass51,450 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,450 miles
    Test number
    779109704338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear brakes noisey

  11. Fail51,447 miles (+6,159)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    658778704310
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear brakes noisey

  12. Pass45,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    439206113371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,288 miles (+5,281)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    695175913336
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass40,007 miles (+3,822)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,007 miles
    Test number
    186572442337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass36,185 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,185 miles
    Test number
    145582431391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,309 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,309 miles
    Test number
    661506220303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,847 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,847 miles
    Test number
    720609829311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,378 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,378 miles
    Test number
    230533938398
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,378 miles (+4,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,378 miles
    Test number
    233443938339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass17,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,584 miles
    Test number
    310038627310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 YLC

Does LS54 YLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 YLC expired on 7 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YLC?
The MOT on LS54 YLC expired on 7 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 YLC done?
LS54 YLC was recorded at 86,551 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
Has LS54 YLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YLC has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 YLC 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 YLC find?
LS54 YLC failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: emissions not tested; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; front tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle., and 17 more.

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