
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Pass83,282 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 83,282 miles
- Test number
- 820757380015
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
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
Pass80,272 miles (+10,162)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,272 miles
- Test number
- 917528797782
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass57,312 miles (+1,376)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 57,312 miles
- Test number
- 304059343533
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass53,906 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 53,906 miles
- Test number
- 883893414561
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass52,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 52,366 miles
- Test number
- 272645355797
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass48,022 miles (+3,588)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 48,022 miles
- Test number
- 888613642374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,434 miles (+7,091)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 44,434 miles
- Test number
- 429852021388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,343 miles (+7,224)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 37,343 miles
- Test number
- 264076210301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,119 miles (+5,182)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 30,119 miles
- Test number
- 844125439365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,937 miles (+8,590)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 24,937 miles
- Test number
- 232761429019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 16,347 miles
- Test number
- 292501737350
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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