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LS54PHU
2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration LS54PHU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,312 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front ABS sensor wiring not correctly routed/secured.
- Underfloor splash/protective shields damaged/broken and hanging down.
- Suspension modified and lowered front and rear.
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Travel/bump stop perished and broken away. (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush splitting/breaking away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Travel/bump stop perished and broken away. (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate lightly damaged and not mounted horizontally. (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Hose chaffing on suspension. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Hose chaffing on suspension. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder badly worn exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lamp levelling device unable to be tested. (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Belt webbing twisted. (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush/mount split and broken away. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp aim appears to be to high. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension modified and lowered front and rear.
- Underfloor splash/protective shields damaged/broken and hanging down.
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Travel/bump stop perished and broken away. (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush splitting/breaking away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Travel/bump stop perished and broken away. (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate lightly damaged and not mounted horizontally. (0.1 (b))
- Both front ABS sensor wiring not correctly routed/secured.
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Hose chaffing on suspension. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Hose chaffing on suspension. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,448 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- temp fuel cap fitted
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- temp fuel cap fitted
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
25 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,969 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall
- engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both due to incorrect patterns (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall
- engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,230 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,675 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- offside rear tyre cracking in tread
- engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,717 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
19 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,886 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020 7 Jun 20262 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,412 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019 7 Jun 202614 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,582 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 7 Jun 202613 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
9 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,799 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,277 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,277 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,689 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 7 Jun 202612 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,355 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014 7 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,808 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 7 Jun 202628 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,541 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,581 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011 7 Jun 20262 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,551 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010 7 Jun 20261 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,205 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2009 7 Jun 20269 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,987 MI
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LS54PHU was registered on 2004-11-08
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