
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Pass98,618 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,618 miles
- Test number
- 543100381942
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass90,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 90,354 miles
- Test number
- 959770116434
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass53,056 miles (+7,125)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 53,056 miles
- Test number
- 295223505012
- NoteRear silencer staring to corrode.
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass29,730 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 29,730 miles
- Test number
- 732542149308
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass22,106 miles (+3,334)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 22,106 miles
- Test number
- 934697538389
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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