SM54YXJ - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 24 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,677 mi
Expires: 27 May 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 24 May 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,677 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,226 mi
Expires: 04 May 2025
Failed - 02 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,226 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Passed - 05 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,150 mi
Expires: 04 May 2024
Failed - 05 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,150 mi
Passed - 28 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,805 mi
Expires: 04 May 2023
Failed - 26 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,805 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perished/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perished/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 05 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,461 mi
Expires: 04 May 2022
Passed - 23 April 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,425 mi
Expires: 22 April 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake discs corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Outer tyre slight damage to sidewall
- Advisory Offside Rear axle bush deteriorating
Failed - 24 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,423 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front brake discs corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded
- Advisory Offside tyre slightly damaged at outer sidewall
- Advisory Offside Rear axle bush deteriorating
Passed - 14 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,277 mi
Expires: 14 December 2019
Passed - 06 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,050 mi
Expires: 14 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear both tyres cracking between tread and sidewalls
- Advisory Rear both axle bushes deteriorating
Failed - 06 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,050 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear both tyres cracking between tread and sidewalls
- Advisory Rear both axle bushes deteriorating
Passed - 14 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,744 mi
Expires: 14 December 2017
Failed - 13 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,744 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Passed - 14 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,917 mi
Expires: 14 December 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust silencer outer casing holed and corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread and sidewall
- Advisory Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread and cracking at sidewall
Passed - 15 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,242 mi
Expires: 14 December 2015
Passed - 12 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,955 mi
Expires: 14 December 2014
Passed - 12 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,258 mi
Expires: 14 December 2013
Passed - 15 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,444 mi
Expires: 14 December 2012
Failed - 13 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,437 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Passed - 10 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,632 mi
Expires: 13 December 2011
Failed - 10 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,632 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Passed - 18 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,161 mi
Expires: 13 December 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 21 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,442 mi
Expires: 13 December 2009
Passed - 12 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,796 mi
Expires: 13 December 2008
Failed - 12 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,796 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SM54YXJ?
The MOT expires on 27 May 2026.
What is the tax status of SM54YXJ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2025.
What are the specifications of SM54YXJ?
This is a 2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SM54YXJ?
This vehicle produces 142 g/km of CO2 emissions.