Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LM54 KNWMOT history
LM54 KNW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,596 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 83,596 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 KNW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 KNW was last recorded at 83,596 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 83,586 miles · 18 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,596 miles
- 2025 – 82,546 miles
- 2024 – 80,896 miles
- 2023 – 79,076 miles
- 2022 – 76,070 miles
- 2021 – 72,841 miles
- 2020 – 65,859 miles
- 2019 – 55,472 miles
- 2018 – 55,338 miles
- 2017 – 54,414 miles
- 2016 – 51,198 miles
- 2015 – 45,721 miles
- 2014 – 40,346 miles
- 2013 – 35,987 miles
- 2012 – 30,516 miles
- 2011 – 25,146 miles
- 2010 – 21,409 miles
- 2009 – 17,481 miles
- 2008 – 13,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,596 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,596 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 83,596 miles
- Test number
- 655329440196
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail83,586 miles (+1,040)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,586 miles
- Test number
- 589941778608
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass82,546 miles (+1,650)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 82,546 miles
- Test number
- 889573883872
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,896 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 80,896 miles
- Test number
- 522972196825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,894 miles (+1,818)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,894 miles
- Test number
- 863511565105
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass79,076 miles (+3,006)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 79,076 miles
- Test number
- 247588490672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,070 miles (+43)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 76,070 miles
- Test number
- 916275079844
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,027 miles (+3,186)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,027 miles
- Test number
- 371448832565
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 72,841 miles
- Test number
- 439970785963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,841 miles (+6,982)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,841 miles
- Test number
- 853178061595
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass65,859 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 65,859 miles
- Test number
- 838405322999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,857 miles (+10,385)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,857 miles
- Test number
- 719071883466
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass55,472 miles (+134)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 55,472 miles
- Test number
- 525306858381
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass55,338 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 55,338 miles
- Test number
- 719019102572
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail55,338 miles (+924)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,338 miles
- Test number
- 525883139969
- FailureOffside 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)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,414 miles (+3,216)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 54,414 miles
- Test number
- 666716457150
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked but still eligable (6.3.1d)
Pass51,198 miles (+5,477)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 51,198 miles
- Test number
- 649650686459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,721 miles (+5,375)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 45,721 miles
- Test number
- 677247125085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,346 miles (+4,359)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 40,346 miles
- Test number
- 746413024014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,987 miles (+5,471)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 35,987 miles
- Test number
- 356558123019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,516 miles (+5,370)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 30,516 miles
- Test number
- 965279212054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,146 miles (+3,737)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 25,146 miles
- Test number
- 215338011033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,409 miles (+3,928)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 21,409 miles
- Test number
- 264422420080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,481 miles (+4,469)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 17,481 miles
- Test number
- 560802319033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 13,012 miles
- Test number
- 431587708001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 KNW
- Does LM54 KNW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 KNW is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 KNW?
- The MOT on LM54 KNW is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 KNW done?
- LM54 KNW was recorded at 83,596 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,891 miles a year.
- Has LM54 KNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 KNW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM54 KNW 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 KNW find?
- LM54 KNW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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