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2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
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- Registration LS54BJO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 01 Dec 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,314 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,149 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 75,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,314 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,314 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,603 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023 5 Jun 202627 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,864 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2022 5 Jun 202621 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,485 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
7 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,485 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,275 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020 5 Jun 202618 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,033 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019 5 Jun 20263 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,677 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 53,677 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,348 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017 5 Jun 202629 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
28 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Covers under the car
- Child seat fitted
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,666 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016 5 Jun 202621 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,485 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015 5 Jun 20262 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,769 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 5 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
14 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,298 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202612 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
2 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,296 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2012 5 Jun 202612 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,007 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2011 5 Jun 202623 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,180 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2010 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,287 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 16,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
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LS54BJO was registered on 2004-11-29
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