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LS54DTV
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration LS54DTV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,276 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Underside of vehicle undersealed.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Underside of vehicle undersealed.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) 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
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,138 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coolant leak radiator area ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear exhaust back box heat shield loose
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear exhaust back box heat shield loose
- Coolant leak radiator area ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,876 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- play in n/s/f inner rack joint
- o/s/f drive shaft boot deteriorating
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily wearing on edges, Advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also heavily worn on edges, advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))
- N/S mirror loose
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Exhaust heat shield loose
- Engine cover fitted
5 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S mirror loose
- Exhaust heat shield loose
- play in n/s/f inner rack joint
- o/s/f drive shaft boot deteriorating
- Engine cover fitted
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily wearing on edges, Advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also heavily worn on edges, advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,852 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019 9 Jun 20261 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,946 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 9 Jun 202631 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and wearing on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,052 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,555 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside door mirror slightly insecure
30 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 40,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
- nearside door mirror slightly insecure
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,245 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015 9 Jun 20264 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,721 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014 9 Jun 20263 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 28,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
14 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,892 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 9 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,012 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012 9 Jun 20268 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,572 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,357 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010 9 Jun 20263 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,060 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,060 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,032 MI
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LS54DTV was registered on 2004-11-18
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