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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LM54 AWZMOT history

LM54 AWZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

LM54 AWZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2023
Mileage
83,757 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AWZ was last recorded at 83,757 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 11,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,958 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11,799 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,757 miles
  • 2021 – 71,958 miles
  • 2020 – 60,123 miles
  • 2019 – 55,385 miles
  • 2018 – 53,618 miles
  • 2016 – 50,012 miles
  • 2015 – 47,901 miles
  • 2014 – 43,734 miles
  • 2013 – 40,586 miles
  • 2012 – 37,184 miles
  • 2011 – 32,267 miles
  • 2010 – 26,040 miles
  • 2009 – 21,961 miles
  • 2008 – 14,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,757 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,757 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,757 miles
    Test number
    753347554393
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,757 miles (+11,799)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,757 miles
    Test number
    738976159373
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,958 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,958 miles
    Test number
    831652932728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,810 miles (+11,687)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,810 miles
    Test number
    565549470845
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass60,123 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    766154288148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,101 miles (+4,716)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    982646217667
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    468846344740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Fail55,385 miles (+1,767)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    810683017604
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Pass53,618 miles (+3,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,618 miles
    Test number
    883198270839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass50,012 miles (+2,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    515101938432
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  11. Pass47,901 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    184180328173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,900 miles (+4,166)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,900 miles
    Test number
    722275954511
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass43,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,734 miles
    Test number
    397725094284
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  14. Fail43,734 miles (+3,148)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,734 miles
    Test number
    589345294218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Pass40,586 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,586 miles
    Test number
    505227293289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,184 miles (+4,917)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,184 miles
    Test number
    419471402398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes have medium play
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges
    • NoteO/s/f inner trackrod end has slight play

  17. Pass32,267 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,267 miles
    Test number
    285517371263
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn

  18. Fail32,267 miles (+6,227)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,267 miles
    Test number
    726077471261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn

  19. Pass26,040 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,040 miles
    Test number
    452352680216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,961 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,961 miles
    Test number
    383252989270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteOil leak from o/s/f of engine

  21. Fail231,961 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,961 miles
    Test number
    372362389287
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteOil leak from o/s/f of engine

  22. Pass21,961 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,961 miles
    Test number
    884192589286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,283 miles
    Test number
    762796548064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AWZ

Does LM54 AWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AWZ expired on 8 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AWZ?
The MOT on LM54 AWZ expired on 8 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AWZ done?
LM54 AWZ was recorded at 83,757 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has LM54 AWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AWZ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 AWZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 AWZ find?
LM54 AWZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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