VOLKSWAGEN POLO WN54YSU has 29 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 198,686 miles 9 months ago on Friday 19th September 2025 at 12:26.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Friday 18th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026.

WN54YSU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 2026198,686 MI
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 2025198,674 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 202411TH SEPTEMBER 2025191,892 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Handbrake Little Reserve Travel
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202311TH SEPTEMBER 2024185,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 2023185,249 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Indicator Tell-Tale Inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 202210TH SEPTEMBER 2023180,590 MI
FAILED25TH AUGUST 2022180,590 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 202110TH SEPTEMBER 2022176,455 MI
FAILED31ST AUGUST 2021176,455 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Likely To Become Detached Bolt Missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202010TH SEPTEMBER 2021171,282 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201910TH SEPTEMBER 2020166,410 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED21ST AUGUST 2019166,410 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Electronic Power Steering Warning Lamp Indicates A System Malfunction (2.6 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Electronic Power Steering Not Working (2.6 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201810TH SEPTEMBER 2019161,887 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20179TH SEPTEMBER 2018153,166 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Noise From Offside Front Wheel Bearing
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Caliper Repaired, But Not Inappropriately (3.5.1n)
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 2017153,156 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Slight Noise From Offside Front Wheel Bearing
  8. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20169TH SEPTEMBER 2017137,264 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20159TH SEPTEMBER 2016122,039 MI
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2015122,039 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20149TH SEPTEMBER 2015114,486 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 2014114,486 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20139TH SEPTEMBER 2014109,128 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20129TH SEPTEMBER 201399,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Boxes Outer Shields Deteriorated
  3. USER ENTERED - Clamp Loose On N/s/f Strutt (removed During Test)
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 201299,660 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Boxes Outer Shields Deteriorated
  7. USER ENTERED - Clamp Loose On N/s/f Strutt (removed During Test)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20119TH SEPTEMBER 201283,970 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20109TH SEPTEMBER 201162,255 MI
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 200958,184 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Indicators Fading
  3. USER ENTERED - Uneven Wear On All Tyres
  4. USER ENTERED - Corrosion On Exhaust Rear Box
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 200917TH NOVEMBER 201058,184 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Indicators Fading
  2. USER ENTERED - Uneven Wear On All Tyres
  3. USER ENTERED - Corrosion On Exhaust Rear Box
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 200817TH NOVEMBER 200944,480 MI
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 200726TH OCTOBER 200840,772 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WN54YSU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

WN54YSU MOT Comments

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WN54YSU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 198,686 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,461 miles

WN54YSU FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration WN54YSU was manufactured on Wednesday 20th October 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 198,686 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,461 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WN54YSU has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 51 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 21 Major, 1 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does WN54YSU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 23rd June 2026 WN54YSU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WN54YSU Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 23rd June 2026 WN54YSU does have Tax. Read more

When does WN54YSU Tax expire?

The current Tax for WN54YSU will expire in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WN54YSU MOT expire?

The current MOT for WN54YSU will expire in 3 months on Friday 18th September 2026. Read more

When did WN54YSU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WN54YSU was on Friday 19th September 2025 at 12:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WN54YSU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for WN54YSU we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WN54YSU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for WN54YSU we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WN54YSU?

WN54YSU is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has WN54YSU done?

The odometer reading for WN54YSU at the last MOT in September 2025 was 198,686 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,461 miles per year. Read more

How old is WN54YSU?

The vehicle WN54YSU was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 20th October 2004. Read more

What colour is WN54YSU?

The official colour of WN54YSU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does WN54YSU have?

WN54YSU has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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