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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LS54 YZUMOT history

LS54 YZU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.

LS54 YZU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
119,658 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YZU
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
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YZU was last recorded at 119,658 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 11,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,912 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
11,746 miles
Average per year
6,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,658 miles
  • 2023 – 107,912 miles
  • 2022 – 104,913 miles
  • 2021 – 101,598 miles
  • 2020 – 98,618 miles
  • 2019 – 96,344 miles
  • 2018 – 90,354 miles
  • 2016 – 80,362 miles
  • 2015 – 65,719 miles
  • 2013 – 45,931 miles
  • 2012 – 45,316 miles
  • 2011 – 44,153 miles
  • 2010 – 36,920 miles
  • 2009 – 29,730 miles
  • 2008 – 22,106 miles
  • 2007 – 18,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,658 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All underbody and components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,658 miles (+11,746)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,658 miles
    Test number
    231232841853
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass107,912 miles (+2,999)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,912 miles
    Test number
    842008584830
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted at time of test
  3. Pass104,913 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,913 miles
    Test number
    416724984085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and components corroded.
  4. Fail104,911 miles (+847)5 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    309315109850
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt is missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and components corroded.
  5. Pass104,064 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    357792463693
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre is wearing on the outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front The headlamp lens is misty and the headlamp aim is just acceptable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is worn on both edges and is close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryThe o side front seat belt is slow to retract
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust box is badly corroded and has a slight blow
  6. Fail104,064 miles (+2,466)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    211262188144
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure also deteriorated (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre is wearing on the outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is worn on both edges and is close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryThe o side front seat belt is slow to retract
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust box is badly corroded and has a slight blow
  7. Pass101,598 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,598 miles
    Test number
    523112260507
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt is slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the outside edge
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust box is badly corroded and has a small leak
  8. Fail101,598 miles (+2,980)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,598 miles
    Test number
    567589846721
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt is slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the outside edge
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust box is badly corroded and has a small leak
  9. Pass98,618 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,618 miles
    Test number
    543100381942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,606 miles (+2,262)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,606 miles
    Test number
    170156745679
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass96,344 miles (+5,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,344 miles
    Test number
    164099048999
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass90,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,354 miles
    Test number
    959770116434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,354 miles (+9,992)7 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,354 miles
    Test number
    374905053129
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass80,362 miles (+14,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,362 miles
    Test number
    262802246561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass65,719 miles (+12,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,719 miles
    Test number
    534493157384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
  16. Pass53,056 miles (+7,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,056 miles
    Test number
    295223505012
    • NoteRear silencer staring to corrode.
  17. Pass45,931 miles (+615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    176485443347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass45,316 miles (+1,163)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    659129342346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly mishapen
    • NoteRear bushes slightly perished
    • NoteRear screenwash in-op
    • NoteSmall scuff to passenger side mirror
  19. Pass44,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,153 miles
    Test number
    207867841344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail44,153 miles (+7,233)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,153 miles
    Test number
    979727141393
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass36,920 miles (+7,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    753163440335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass29,730 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,730 miles
    Test number
    732542149308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,729 miles (+7,623)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,729 miles
    Test number
    762341549368
    • DangerousExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • DangerousExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  24. Pass22,106 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,106 miles
    Test number
    934697538389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,772 miles
    Test number
    740370747344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 YZU

Does LS54 YZU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 YZU expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YZU?
The MOT on LS54 YZU expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 YZU done?
LS54 YZU was recorded at 119,658 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 6,012 miles a year.
Has LS54 YZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YZU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 YZU 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 YZU find?
LS54 YZU passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside & nearside; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust box outer skin corroded, and 3 more.

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