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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM54 OFKMOT history

LM54 OFK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 91,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LM54 OFK grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,157 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OFK
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
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OFK was last recorded at 91,157 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2018: 70,686 miles, lower than 70,763 miles on 31 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,402 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,755 miles
Average per year
3,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,157 miles
  • 2025 – 89,402 miles
  • 2024 – 86,537 miles
  • 2022 – 80,938 miles
  • 2021 – 77,003 miles
  • 2020 – 74,960 miles
  • 2019 – 72,445 miles
  • 2018 – 70,686 miles
  • 2017 – 68,460 miles
  • 2016 – 66,162 miles
  • 2015 – 64,081 miles
  • 2014 – 60,259 miles
  • 2013 – 56,107 miles
  • 2012 – 45,762 miles
  • 2011 – 43,124 miles
  • 2010 – 41,237 miles
  • 2009 – 37,724 miles
  • 2007 – 31,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,157 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,157 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,157 miles
    Test number
    108364091521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,402 miles (+2,865)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,402 miles
    Test number
    860942194922
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass86,537 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,537 miles
    Test number
    352600280073
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust underneath.

  4. Fail86,537 miles (+15)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,537 miles
    Test number
    535179994606
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,522 miles (+5,584)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,522 miles
    Test number
    437834630273
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,938 miles (+3,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,938 miles
    Test number
    513551242473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,003 miles (+2,043)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,003 miles
    Test number
    473923121206
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,960 miles (+155)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,960 miles
    Test number
    672601282824
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail74,805 miles (+2,360)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    579245436689
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass72,445 miles (+1,759)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    159781528710
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,686 miles (-77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    811480442066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail70,763 miles (+2,303)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,763 miles
    Test number
    853477656683
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass68,460 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    288927191755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail68,458 miles (+2,296)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    631936095530
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass66,162 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    422587795434
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail66,161 miles (+2,080)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    606653672528
    • 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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass64,081 miles (+3,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,081 miles
    Test number
    928990595059
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail60,259 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    105598784478
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass60,259 miles (+4,152)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    109538784474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass56,107 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    525187143093
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail56,107 miles (+10,345)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    927247343018
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass45,762 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,762 miles
    Test number
    355555292083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    169920661046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,124 miles (+1,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    309520861051
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  25. Pass41,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,237 miles
    Test number
    933638950002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,237 miles (+3,513)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,237 miles
    Test number
    452258450034
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass37,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,724 miles
    Test number
    733266209002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,724 miles (+6,713)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,724 miles
    Test number
    970136309022
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Fail31,011 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,011 miles
    Test number
    702369937396
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  30. Pass31,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,011 miles
    Test number
    910429537330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OFK

Does LM54 OFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OFK is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OFK?
The MOT on LM54 OFK is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 OFK done?
LM54 OFK was recorded at 91,157 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,296 miles a year.
Has LM54 OFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OFK has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 OFK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 OFK find?
LM54 OFK passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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