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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

LM54 KOJMOT history

LM54 KOJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

LM54 KOJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
120,700 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 KOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 KOJ was last recorded at 120,700 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,682 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
7,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,700 miles
  • 2021 – 120,682 miles
  • 2020 – 100,598 miles
  • 2019 – 73,276 miles
  • 2018 – 61,456 miles
  • 2017 – 46,269 miles
  • 2016 – 37,489 miles
  • 2015 – 34,954 miles
  • 2014 – 32,567 miles
  • 2013 – 29,776 miles
  • 2012 – 26,598 miles
  • 2011 – 23,291 miles
  • 2010 – 19,778 miles
  • 2009 – 16,619 miles
  • 2008 – 12,972 miles
  • 2007 – 9,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,700 miles
  • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,700 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,700 miles
    Test number
    913782921121
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded

  2. Fail120,682 miles (+20,084)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,682 miles
    Test number
    549213860800
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded

  3. Pass100,598 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    939887646002
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail100,591 miles (+27,315)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,591 miles
    Test number
    932911670697
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass73,276 miles (+11,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    341052334494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,456 miles (+15,187)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,456 miles
    Test number
    329592633147
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass46,269 miles (+8,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,269 miles
    Test number
    777806148851
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass37,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,489 miles
    Test number
    420040387251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail37,488 miles (+2,534)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    764911178150
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass34,954 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,954 miles
    Test number
    826065292082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,567 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,567 miles
    Test number
    388575044314
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail32,567 miles (+2,791)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,567 miles
    Test number
    549485244333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass29,776 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,776 miles
    Test number
    466204143497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,774 miles (+3,176)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,774 miles
    Test number
    497713043332
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Pass26,598 miles (+3,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,598 miles
    Test number
    846082952343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass23,291 miles (+3,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,291 miles
    Test number
    739375451383
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass19,778 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,778 miles
    Test number
    803954740387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,619 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,619 miles
    Test number
    114098749339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,972 miles
    Test number
    112955148390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,972 miles (+3,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,972 miles
    Test number
    792615248316
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  21. Pass9,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    9,605 miles
    Test number
    571465457325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,605 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,605 miles
    Test number
    410165357431
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LM54 KOJ

Does LM54 KOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 KOJ expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 KOJ?
The MOT on LM54 KOJ expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 KOJ done?
LM54 KOJ was recorded at 120,700 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 7,911 miles a year.
Has LM54 KOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 KOJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 KOJ 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 KOJ find?
LM54 KOJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: rear back box outer skin corroded.

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