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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM54 AXZMOT history

LM54 AXZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LM54 AXZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,002 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AXZ was last recorded at 121,002 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,906 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,096 miles
Average per year
5,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,002 miles
  • 2025 – 119,906 miles
  • 2024 – 117,294 miles
  • 2023 – 116,384 miles
  • 2022 – 115,290 miles
  • 2021 – 110,467 miles
  • 2020 – 107,117 miles
  • 2019 – 104,455 miles
  • 2018 – 99,402 miles
  • 2017 – 94,122 miles
  • 2016 – 86,115 miles
  • 2015 – 80,005 miles
  • 2014 – 77,769 miles
  • 2013 – 74,644 miles
  • 2012 – 64,872 miles
  • 2011 – 50,392 miles
  • 2010 – 42,088 miles
  • 2008 – 29,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,002 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Drive belt worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front wheel misaligned !

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,002 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,002 miles
    Test number
    304932317279
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail121,002 miles (+1,096)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,002 miles
    Test number
    703484494807
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass119,906 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,906 miles
    Test number
    164621596783
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel misaligned !

  4. Fail119,905 miles (+2,611)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,905 miles
    Test number
    697163201838
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure central! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel misaligned !

  5. Pass117,294 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,294 miles
    Test number
    269085553272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,384 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,384 miles
    Test number
    239832806144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass115,290 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,290 miles
    Test number
    835325064859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail115,288 miles (+4,821)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,288 miles
    Test number
    630652632751
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass110,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    845353956738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,467 miles (+3,350)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    434617658358
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass107,117 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,117 miles
    Test number
    426220348953
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail107,117 miles (+2,662)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,117 miles
    Test number
    766520697033
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass104,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    833420619026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,455 miles (+5,053)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    772260364797
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  15. Pass99,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,402 miles
    Test number
    690652374435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,402 miles (+5,280)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,402 miles
    Test number
    904296767507
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass94,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,122 miles
    Test number
    596219720171
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail94,122 miles (+8,007)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,122 miles
    Test number
    735828123948
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass86,115 miles (+6,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,115 miles
    Test number
    408316896135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass80,005 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    387239885135
    • NoteN/s/f cv boot deteriorated

  21. Fail80,005 miles (+2,236)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    258144285197
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f cv boot deteriorated

  22. Pass77,769 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,769 miles
    Test number
    235069864430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,644 miles (+9,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    257158373195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail64,872 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,872 miles
    Test number
    288338592105
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass64,872 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,872 miles
    Test number
    487028892150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,759 miles (+14,367)1 dangerous6 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,759 miles
    Test number
    798838082184
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass50,392 miles (+8,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,392 miles
    Test number
    288286831051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass42,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,088 miles
    Test number
    792588010008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail42,088 miles (+12,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,088 miles
    Test number
    313368210085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass29,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,582 miles
    Test number
    230821598475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AXZ

Does LM54 AXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AXZ is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AXZ?
The MOT on LM54 AXZ is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AXZ done?
LM54 AXZ was recorded at 121,002 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,069 miles a year.
Has LM54 AXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AXZ has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 AXZ 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 AXZ find?
LM54 AXZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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