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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LM54 DHEMOT history

LM54 DHE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

LM54 DHE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2023
Mileage
83,282 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DHE was last recorded at 83,282 miles on 11 May 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2013: 48,361 miles, lower than 48,951 miles on 7 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,278 miles · 6 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,282 miles
  • 2021 – 80,272 miles
  • 2020 – 58,184 miles
  • 2019 – 57,312 miles
  • 2017 – 55,936 miles
  • 2016 – 53,906 miles
  • 2015 – 52,366 miles
  • 2013 – 48,361 miles
  • 2012 – 48,022 miles
  • 2011 – 44,434 miles
  • 2010 – 37,343 miles
  • 2009 – 30,119 miles
  • 2007 – 16,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,282 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,282 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,282 miles
    Test number
    820757380015
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
  2. Fail83,278 miles (+3,006)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,278 miles
    Test number
    588237667079
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
  3. Pass80,272 miles (+10,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,272 miles
    Test number
    917528797782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    128309713084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail70,110 miles (+11,926)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    479493591595
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,184 miles (+872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,184 miles
    Test number
    140818716215
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass57,312 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,312 miles
    Test number
    304059343533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,936 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,936 miles
    Test number
    399690051514
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside/marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Engine bay (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  9. Fail55,905 miles (+1,999)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,905 miles
    Test number
    820813143893
    • FailureNearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  10. Pass53,906 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    883893414561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,885 miles (+1,519)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,885 miles
    Test number
    775835853155
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass52,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,366 miles
    Test number
    272645355797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,366 miles (+4,005)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,366 miles
    Test number
    852804432530
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass48,361 miles (-590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,361 miles
    Test number
    815858443349
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outside sidewall cracked
  15. Fail48,951 miles (+929)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,951 miles
    Test number
    277621443376
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outside sidewall cracked
  16. Pass48,022 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,022 miles
    Test number
    888613642374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,434 miles (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,434 miles
    Test number
    429852021388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,343 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,343 miles
    Test number
    264076210301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,119 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,119 miles
    Test number
    844125439365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,937 miles (+8,590)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,937 miles
    Test number
    232761429019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,347 miles
    Test number
    292501737350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,347 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,347 miles
    Test number
    942570337356
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LM54 DHE

Does LM54 DHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DHE expired on 10 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DHE?
The MOT on LM54 DHE expired on 10 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DHE done?
LM54 DHE was recorded at 83,282 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 4,630 miles a year.
Has LM54 DHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DHE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 DHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 DHE find?
LM54 DHE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 1 advisory: underbody covered in underseal.

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