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Volkswagen Polo

Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM54 AYCMOT history

LM54 AYC is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LM54 AYC yellow Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,009 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AYC was last recorded at 94,009 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,214 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
795 miles
Average per year
4,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,009 miles
  • 2024 – 93,214 miles
  • 2022 – 77,820 miles
  • 2021 – 77,705 miles
  • 2020 – 76,198 miles
  • 2019 – 72,309 miles
  • 2018 – 67,851 miles
  • 2017 – 64,025 miles
  • 2016 – 59,858 miles
  • 2015 – 54,822 miles
  • 2014 – 49,572 miles
  • 2013 – 43,691 miles
  • 2012 – 34,154 miles
  • 2011 – 23,568 miles
  • 2010 – 21,343 miles
  • 2009 – 20,608 miles
  • 2008 – 18,228 miles
  • 2007 – 15,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,009 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Under bonnet components covered

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Underside components covered

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Some under bonnet components covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,009 miles (+795)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,009 miles
    Test number
    180850190880
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass93,214 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    983942335718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,192 miles (+15,372)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,192 miles
    Test number
    248888600956
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery top loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust outter shell
  4. Pass77,820 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,820 miles
    Test number
    855026955241
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass77,705 miles (+1,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    839472413524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet components covered
    • AdvisoryUnderside components covered
  6. Pass76,198 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    934131348354
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet components covered
    • AdvisoryUnderside components covered
  7. Fail76,196 miles (+3,887)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    209852320654
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet components covered
    • AdvisoryUnderside components covered
  8. Pass72,309 miles (+4,458)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,309 miles
    Test number
    834694349590
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet components covered
    • AdvisoryUnderside components covered
  9. Pass67,851 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,851 miles
    Test number
    529851132716
    • AdvisorySome under bonnet components covered
    • AdvisorySome under side components covered
  10. Fail67,850 miles (+3,825)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    613599263435
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome under bonnet components covered
    • AdvisorySome under side components covered
  11. Pass64,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    502570775549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,025 miles (+4,167)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    570937885583
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass59,858 miles (+5,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,858 miles
    Test number
    942004898527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish
  14. Pass54,822 miles (+5,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,822 miles
    Test number
    302435406388
    • AdvisoryO/s/f , n/s/f and n/s/r tyre's all perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre out of shape and perished
  15. Pass49,572 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    216795844352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,691 miles (+9,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,691 miles
    Test number
    869073343359
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  17. Pass34,154 miles (+10,586)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,154 miles
    Test number
    447338942316
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly deteriorated/perrished.
  18. Pass23,568 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,568 miles
    Test number
    889107741351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,343 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,343 miles
    Test number
    102696820349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,608 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,608 miles
    Test number
    903448429340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,228 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,228 miles
    Test number
    563221538371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,429 miles
    Test number
    590541837361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AYC

Does LM54 AYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AYC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AYC?
The MOT on LM54 AYC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AYC done?
LM54 AYC was recorded at 94,009 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,383 miles a year.
Has LM54 AYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AYC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 AYC 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 AYC find?
LM54 AYC passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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