Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,422 cc
LM54 KNUMOT history
LM54 KNU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,039 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 May 2024
- Mileage
- 135,039 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,559 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 KNU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 KNU was last recorded at 135,039 miles on 23 May 2023, 6,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 128,975 miles · 6 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,064 miles
- Average per year
- 5,559 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 135,039 miles
- 2022 – 128,975 miles
- 2021 – 119,842 miles
- 2020 – 118,247 miles
- 2019 – 115,744 miles
- 2018 – 113,969 miles
- 2016 – 113,784 miles
- 2015 – 108,980 miles
- 2014 – 105,752 miles
- 2013 – 103,118 miles
- 2012 – 98,435 miles
- 2011 – 92,758 miles
- 2010 – 84,391 miles
- 2009 – 74,189 miles
- 2007 – 49,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,039 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 135,039 miles
- Test number
- 676209235790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,039 miles (+6,064)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,039 miles
- Test number
- 692406691779
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass128,975 miles (+9,133)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 128,975 miles
- Test number
- 208719053005
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has free travel
Pass119,842 miles (+1,595)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 119,842 miles
- Test number
- 390783334701
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail118,247 miles (+2,503)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,247 miles
- Test number
- 276130307708
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass115,744 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,744 miles
- Test number
- 674867106021
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail115,736 miles (+1,767)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,736 miles
- Test number
- 575561585029
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass113,969 miles (+185)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 113,969 miles
- Test number
- 161556332998
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,784 miles (+4,804)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 113,784 miles
- Test number
- 275938746991
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Pass108,980 miles (+3,228)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 108,980 miles
- Test number
- 514806273213
- AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack
Pass105,752 miles (+2,634)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 105,752 miles
- Test number
- 328872234302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,118 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 103,118 miles
- Test number
- 877164723302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail103,118 miles (+4,683)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,118 miles
- Test number
- 585843723333
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass98,435 miles (+5,677)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 98,435 miles
- Test number
- 389743812339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,758 miles (+8,367)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 92,758 miles
- Test number
- 696839431308
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass84,391 miles (+10,202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 84,391 miles
- Test number
- 930650750391
- AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass74,189 miles (+10,713)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 74,189 miles
- Test number
- 342353969392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 63,476 miles
- Test number
- 591707409077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,476 miles (+14,146)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,476 miles
- Test number
- 114355909081
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass49,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 49,330 miles
- Test number
- 211956057350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,330 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,330 miles
- Test number
- 430986057387
- Repaired at testHeadlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM54 KNU
- Does LM54 KNU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 KNU expired on 22 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 KNU?
- The MOT on LM54 KNU expired on 22 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 KNU done?
- LM54 KNU was recorded at 135,039 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 5,559 miles a year.
- Has LM54 KNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 KNU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM54 KNU 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 KNU find?
- LM54 KNU passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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