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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

SV54 VBYMOT history

SV54 VBY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2023
Mileage
93,274 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SV54 VBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

SV54 VBY was last recorded at 93,274 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 3,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,419 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,855 miles
Average per year
5,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,274 miles
  • 2022 – 89,419 miles
  • 2021 – 84,861 miles
  • 2020 – 79,916 miles
  • 2019 – 75,782 miles
  • 2018 – 67,218 miles
  • 2017 – 56,268 miles
  • 2016 – 41,990 miles
  • 2015 – 35,348 miles
  • 2014 – 33,553 miles
  • 2013 – 23,742 miles
  • 2012 – 20,196 miles
  • 2011 – 17,009 miles
  • 2010 – 14,497 miles
  • 2009 – 11,120 miles
  • 2008 – 9,186 miles
  • 2007 – 7,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,274 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail93,274 miles (+3,855)8 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,274 miles
    Test number
    739494315643
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass89,419 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,419 miles
    Test number
    224499059734
    • AdvisoryAdvise abs light and mil light not present at time of retest pass and advise if fault reacures seek work shop pass and advise

  3. Fail89,397 miles (+4,536)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    920226021226
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking offside and nearside wheel cyliders (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,861 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    317511011451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail84,843 miles (+4,927)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,843 miles
    Test number
    639210731550
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam pattern affected by lens and bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,916 miles (+61)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,916 miles
    Test number
    431428015099
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,855 miles (+4,073)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,855 miles
    Test number
    742523529357
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass75,782 miles (+167)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,782 miles
    Test number
    452277294912
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail75,615 miles (+8,397)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,615 miles
    Test number
    770768128262
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild insecure

  10. Pass67,218 miles (+10,950)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,218 miles
    Test number
    138578794691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded TOP (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded TOP (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass56,268 miles (+14,278)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,268 miles
    Test number
    451147581473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,990 miles
    Test number
    296764507978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,990 miles (+6,642)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,990 miles
    Test number
    508793133432
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass35,348 miles (+1,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    499806088691
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  15. Pass33,553 miles (+9,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,553 miles
    Test number
    978320044212
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  16. Pass23,742 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,742 miles
    Test number
    999626443200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,196 miles (+3,187)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,196 miles
    Test number
    477648852247
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2mm
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  18. Pass17,009 miles (+2,512)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,009 miles
    Test number
    697466241296
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight noise from o/s/f strut top mount - starting to stick

  19. Pass14,497 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,497 miles
    Test number
    643169830239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,120 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,120 miles
    Test number
    740681469278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,186 miles (+1,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,186 miles
    Test number
    951507258231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass7,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    7,354 miles
    Test number
    392029547258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SV54 VBY

Does SV54 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SV54 VBY expired on 12 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SV54 VBY?
The MOT on SV54 VBY expired on 12 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SV54 VBY done?
SV54 VBY was recorded at 93,274 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 5,313 miles a year.
Has SV54 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SV54 VBY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on SV54 VBY 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 SV54 VBY find?
SV54 VBY failed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 8 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test and 8 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front windscreen washer not working, and 15 more.

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