VOLKSWAGEN POLO WP54KNL has 30 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 90,824 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 21st July 2026 at 08:24.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 20th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

WP54KNL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH JULY 202790,824 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs Are Poor Condition With New Pads Fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Boot Becoming Loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED17TH JULY 202690,801 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs Are Poor Condition With New Pads Fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. MAJOR - Offside 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))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  14. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Boot Becoming Loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH JULY 202515TH JULY 202687,226 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED11TH JULY 202587,225 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. MINOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD JULY 20242ND JULY 202585,278 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable Knotted
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED3RD JULY 202485,275 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable Knotted
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Insecurely Attached Bolt Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 202310TH AUGUST 202483,244 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED1ST AUGUST 202383,241 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202210TH AUGUST 202382,867 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 202112TH DECEMBER 202278,908 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 202012TH DECEMBER 202176,393 MI
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 202076,393 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201912TH DECEMBER 202072,154 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201812TH DECEMBER 201968,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 201868,835 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 201718TH NOVEMBER 201867,016 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 201767,016 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 201618TH NOVEMBER 201764,258 MI
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 201664,257 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Both (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 201518TH NOVEMBER 201660,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 201560,031 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect Bulb In Wrong (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201418TH NOVEMBER 201556,439 MI
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201318TH NOVEMBER 201451,195 MI
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 201351,194 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201215TH NOVEMBER 201345,710 MI
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201110TH NOVEMBER 201241,481 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201010TH NOVEMBER 201137,738 MI
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20095TH NOVEMBER 201032,462 MI
FAILED6TH NOVEMBER 200932,462 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 200713TH DECEMBER 200820,628 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WP54KNL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

WP54KNL MOT Comments

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WP54KNL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 90,824 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,128 miles

WP54KNL FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration WP54KNL was manufactured on Monday 13th December 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 90,824 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,128 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WP54KNL has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 45 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 11 Minor, 17 Major, 2 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does WP54KNL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 WP54KNL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WP54KNL Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 WP54KNL does have Tax. Read more

When does WP54KNL Tax expire?

The current Tax for WP54KNL will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027. 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 WP54KNL MOT expire?

The current MOT for WP54KNL will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 20th July 2027. Read more

When did WP54KNL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WP54KNL was on Tuesday 21st July 2026 at 08:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WP54KNL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for WP54KNL 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 WP54KNL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for WP54KNL we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WP54KNL?

WP54KNL is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has WP54KNL done?

The odometer reading for WP54KNL at the last MOT in July 2026 was 90,824 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 4,128 miles per year. Read more

How old is WP54KNL?

The vehicle WP54KNL was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 13th December 2004. Read more

What colour is WP54KNL?

The official colour of WP54KNL is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WP54KNL have?

WP54KNL has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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