Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LM54 DLJMOT history
LM54 DLJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,115 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 118,115 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 DLJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 21 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 DLJ was last recorded at 118,115 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 5,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 112,342 miles · 2 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,773 miles
- Average per year
- 5,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,115 miles
- 2024 – 112,342 miles
- 2023 – 104,098 miles
- 2022 – 97,709 miles
- 2021 – 93,098 miles
- 2020 – 85,620 miles
- 2019 – 73,482 miles
- 2018 – 60,943 miles
- 2016 – 51,485 miles
- 2015 – 49,215 miles
- 2014 – 43,767 miles
- 2013 – 37,381 miles
- 2012 – 30,362 miles
- 2011 – 26,328 miles
- 2010 – 23,060 miles
- 2009 – 20,061 miles
- 2008 – 17,873 miles
- 2007 – 15,770 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,115 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,115 miles (+5,773)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 118,115 miles
- Test number
- 358790535618
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass112,342 miles (+8,244)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 112,342 miles
- Test number
- 816681687818
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,098 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 104,098 miles
- Test number
- 876677740134
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fail104,098 miles (+6,389)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,098 miles
- Test number
- 404371107650
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass97,709 miles (+4,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 97,709 miles
- Test number
- 561982760745
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Pass93,098 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 93,098 miles
- Test number
- 144258355393
- AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated on dash
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Fail93,092 miles (+7,472)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,092 miles
- Test number
- 243779880617
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated on dash
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
Pass85,620 miles (+12,138)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 85,620 miles
- Test number
- 208785959629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,482 miles (+12,539)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 73,482 miles
- Test number
- 892071991662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,943 miles (+9,458)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 60,943 miles
- Test number
- 159096176798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,485 miles (+2,270)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 51,485 miles
- Test number
- 967040691020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items
Pass49,215 miles (+5,448)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 49,215 miles
- Test number
- 638442665712
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to the vehicle
Fail43,767 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,767 miles
- Test number
- 447354904460
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,767 miles (+6,386)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 43,767 miles
- Test number
- 458814804347
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,381 miles (+7,019)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 37,381 miles
- Test number
- 836287093297
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass30,362 miles (+4,034)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 30,362 miles
- Test number
- 767811702351
- 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)
Pass26,328 miles (+3,268)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 26,328 miles
- Test number
- 757200491221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,060 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 23,060 miles
- Test number
- 324844780255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail23,060 miles (+2,999)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,060 miles
- Test number
- 391784080453
- FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,061 miles (+2,188)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 20,061 miles
- Test number
- 220899999289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,873 miles (+2,103)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 17,873 miles
- Test number
- 324328388452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 15,770 miles
- Test number
- 461184617460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 DLJ
- Does LM54 DLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 DLJ expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 DLJ?
- The MOT on LM54 DLJ expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 DLJ done?
- LM54 DLJ was recorded at 118,115 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 5,935 miles a year.
- Has LM54 DLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 DLJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM54 DLJ 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 DLJ find?
- LM54 DLJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi.
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