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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,390 cc

P54 APAMOT history

P54 APA is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
107,893 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P54 APA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
29 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P54 APA was last recorded at 107,893 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 1,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2018: 99,686 miles, lower than 977,029 miles on 29 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,562 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,331 miles
Average per year
3,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,893 miles
  • 2023 – 106,562 miles
  • 2022 – 105,180 miles
  • 2021 – 104,117 miles
  • 2020 – 102,900 miles
  • 2019 – 101,719 miles
  • 2018 – 99,686 miles
  • 2017 – 977,029 miles
  • 2016 – 93,808 miles
  • 2015 – 92,413 miles
  • 2014 – 91,210 miles
  • 2013 – 90,182 miles
  • 2012 – 89,187 miles
  • 2011 – 87,492 miles
  • 2010 – 85,259 miles
  • 2009 – 82,919 miles
  • 2008 – 74,370 miles
  • 2007 – 66,582 miles
  • 2006 – 56,997 miles
  • 2005 – 45,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,893 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are bald on the inner edges of the tread
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on both outer sills and rear wheel arches
  • AdvisoryFront and rear registration plates are deteriorating/damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Registration plate is deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,893 miles (+1,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    887380388821
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are bald on the inner edges of the tread
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both outer sills and rear wheel arches
    • AdvisoryFront and rear registration plates are deteriorating/damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,562 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,562 miles
    Test number
    885724593317
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate is cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryThe front section of both outer sills are significantly weakened through corrosion, however, not within the prescribed areas

  3. Fail106,540 miles (+1,360)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    697335595646
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch holed within 30cm of the shock-absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed at the rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate is cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryThe front section of both outer sills are significantly weakened through corrosion, however, not within the prescribed areas

  4. Pass105,180 miles (+1,063)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,180 miles
    Test number
    426750951434
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate is deteriorating

  5. Pass104,117 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,117 miles
    Test number
    109759487976
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s drain grommet missing and slightly corroded

  6. Fail104,114 miles (+1,214)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,114 miles
    Test number
    857623189304
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s drain grommet missing and slightly corroded

  7. Pass102,900 miles (+1,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,900 miles
    Test number
    693571351194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill has drain hole not covered and is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake has a slight bind

  8. Pass101,719 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,719 miles
    Test number
    189222502647
    • AdvisoryBody drain plug missing from the nearside front floor pan/sill
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock-absorber protective shroud broken and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate discolouring

  9. Fail101,719 miles (+2,033)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,719 miles
    Test number
    424569666233
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer box heavily corroded and holed (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody drain plug missing from the nearside front floor pan/sill
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock-absorber protective shroud broken and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate discolouring

  10. Pass99,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,686 miles
    Test number
    564095818479
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frame mounting brackets heavily corroded

  11. Fail99,686 miles (-877,343)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,686 miles
    Test number
    305616415748
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frame mounting brackets heavily corroded

  12. Pass977,029 miles (+880,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    977,029 miles
    Test number
    270739169291
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront floors rusty // exhaust rusty

  13. Fail97,029 miles (+3,221)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,029 miles
    Test number
    912522927108
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront floors rusty // exhaust rusty

  14. Pass93,808 miles (+1,395)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,808 miles
    Test number
    961682513296
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass92,413 miles (+1,203)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    290133838654
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass91,210 miles (+1,028)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,210 miles
    Test number
    837149204383
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass90,182 miles (+995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    576931913389
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass89,187 miles (+1,695)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,187 miles
    Test number
    146411512353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/worn

  19. Pass87,492 miles (+2,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    865076801375
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass85,259 miles (+2,340)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,259 miles
    Test number
    740102420350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear number plate marked

  21. Pass82,919 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,919 miles
    Test number
    663395719366
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses in poor condition with small cracks
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes cracking
    • NoteFront discs rusty on edges
    • NoteFront to rear and rear brake pipes going rusty
    • NoteOs front rim dented
    • NotePlay in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteTracking required

  22. Fail82,919 miles (+8,549)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,919 miles
    Test number
    881055919378
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses in poor condition with small cracks
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes cracking
    • NoteFront discs rusty on edges
    • NoteFront to rear and rear brake pipes going rusty
    • NoteOs front rim dented
    • NotePlay in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteTracking required

  23. Pass74,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    413370618423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,370 miles (+7,788)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    821455108349
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass66,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,582 miles
    Test number
    793919317351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,582 miles (+9,585)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,582 miles
    Test number
    211593317392
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass56,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,997 miles
    Test number
    570950416360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail56,997 miles (+11,517)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,997 miles
    Test number
    460710416335
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass45,480 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    45,480 miles
    Test number
    573567225305
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls cracking , n/s/r tyre on limit

Questions about P54 APA

Does P54 APA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P54 APA expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P54 APA?
The MOT on P54 APA expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P54 APA done?
P54 APA was recorded at 107,893 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 3,286 miles a year.
Has P54 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P54 APA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on P54 APA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P54 APA find?
P54 APA passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: both front tyres are bald on the inner edges of the tread; corrosion on both outer sills and rear wheel arches; front and rear registration plates are deteriorating/damaged, and 2 more.

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