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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM54 KMVMOT history

LM54 KMV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

LM54 KMV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
86,978 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 KMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 KMV was last recorded at 86,978 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,760 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
4,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,978 miles
  • 2022 – 86,760 miles
  • 2021 – 82,020 miles
  • 2020 – 77,001 miles
  • 2019 – 70,220 miles
  • 2018 – 66,517 miles
  • 2017 – 61,924 miles
  • 2016 – 57,024 miles
  • 2015 – 52,088 miles
  • 2014 – 46,274 miles
  • 2013 – 41,021 miles
  • 2012 – 33,429 miles
  • 2011 – 26,030 miles
  • 2010 – 22,930 miles
  • 2009 – 20,456 miles
  • 2008 – 17,970 miles
  • 2007 – 13,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,978 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine Coolant Low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust Box Rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R14

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,978 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,978 miles
    Test number
    415066897512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,760 miles (+4,740)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,760 miles
    Test number
    989217832506
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass82,020 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    611247269415
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail82,015 miles (+5,014)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    505464858074
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass77,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,001 miles
    Test number
    501227850341
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,001 miles (+6,781)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,001 miles
    Test number
    221928066789
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,220 miles
    Test number
    232560530569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,220 miles2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,220 miles
    Test number
    211462204202
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine Coolant Low
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Rusty

  9. Fail70,220 miles (+3,703)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,220 miles
    Test number
    875062636155
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine Coolant Low
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Rusty

  10. Pass66,517 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,517 miles
    Test number
    626854775383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer plate corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail66,517 miles (+4,593)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,517 miles
    Test number
    344210427504
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer plate corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass61,924 miles (+4,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,924 miles
    Test number
    858405108276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass57,024 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,024 miles
    Test number
    581995177981
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass52,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,088 miles
    Test number
    871291059833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,088 miles (+5,814)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,088 miles
    Test number
    576108624207
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass46,274 miles (+5,253)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,274 miles
    Test number
    309438254338
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges requires tracking
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  17. Pass41,021 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,021 miles
    Test number
    337077143379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,429 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,429 miles
    Test number
    269832942322
    • NoteRear end of exhaust weak

  19. Fail33,429 miles (+86)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,429 miles
    Test number
    157462442313
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear end of exhaust weak

  20. Fail33,343 miles (+7,313)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    686300042382
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass26,030 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,030 miles
    Test number
    437965431370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,930 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,930 miles
    Test number
    312803320361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,926 miles (+2,470)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,926 miles
    Test number
    551771920328
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Pass20,456 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,456 miles
    Test number
    224114729390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,970 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,970 miles
    Test number
    882302428382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,610 miles
    Test number
    982371817341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 KMV

Does LM54 KMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 KMV expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 KMV?
The MOT on LM54 KMV expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 KMV done?
LM54 KMV was recorded at 86,978 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 4,803 miles a year.
Has LM54 KMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 KMV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 KMV 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 KMV find?
LM54 KMV passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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