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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 OFVMOT history

LM54 OFV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

LM54 OFV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2026
Mileage
147,991 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OFV
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
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OFV was last recorded at 147,991 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 3,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2018: 119,436 miles, lower than 126,728 miles on 30 Dec 2016.

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
144,956 miles · 13 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,035 miles
Average per year
7,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,991 miles
  • 2024 – 144,956 miles
  • 2023 – 137,762 miles
  • 2021 – 133,101 miles
  • 2020 – 129,395 miles
  • 2019 – 125,065 miles
  • 2018 – 119,440 miles
  • 2016 – 126,728 miles
  • 2015 – 110,833 miles
  • 2014 – 96,517 miles
  • 2013 – 82,147 miles
  • 2012 – 64,075 miles
  • 2011 – 49,148 miles
  • 2009 – 23,403 miles
  • 2008 – 16,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,991 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess steady bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt retracts very slowly

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,991 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    147,991 miles
    Test number
    411582045127
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess steady bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt retracts very slowly

  2. Fail147,991 miles (+3,035)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,991 miles
    Test number
    278344602943
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess steady bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt retracts very slowly

  3. Pass144,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,956 miles
    Test number
    983618918564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,956 miles (+7,194)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,956 miles
    Test number
    443653115028
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass137,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    481436273480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,762 miles (+4,661)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    260443145171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass133,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,101 miles
    Test number
    897189492205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail133,101 miles (+2,473)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,101 miles
    Test number
    369095243566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,628 miles
    Test number
    910973009556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  10. Fail130,628 miles (+1,233)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,628 miles
    Test number
    100655956926
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  11. Pass129,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,395 miles
    Test number
    877062139579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  12. Fail129,395 miles (+4,330)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,395 miles
    Test number
    882035251518
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides, (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  13. Pass125,065 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,065 miles
    Test number
    628378031550
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail125,064 miles (+5,624)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,064 miles
    Test number
    821687134204
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass119,440 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,440 miles
    Test number
    968755706007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,436 miles (-7,292)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,436 miles
    Test number
    886300564532
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass126,728 miles (+12,917)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,728 miles
    Test number
    948244203541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,811 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,811 miles
    Test number
    243748882004
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise geometry check
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail113,811 miles (+2,978)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,811 miles
    Test number
    682528206425
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise geometry check
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass110,833 miles (+14,316)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,833 miles
    Test number
    117370015463
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass96,517 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,517 miles
    Test number
    125320914092
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS OLD & CRACKED.
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail96,517 miles (+14,370)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,517 miles
    Test number
    777940414023
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS OLD & CRACKED.
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass82,147 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,147 miles
    Test number
    409116303065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTRACKING .

  24. Fail82,147 miles (+18,072)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,147 miles
    Test number
    479196803007
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTRACKING .

  25. Pass64,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    117446102031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,075 miles (+14,927)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    928736302091
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass49,148 miles (+25,745)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    455945301071
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  28. Pass23,403 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,403 miles
    Test number
    682625739134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,371 miles (+46)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,371 miles
    Test number
    281215638110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteTRACKING

  30. Fail16,325 miles4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,325 miles
    Test number
    291250438174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteTRACKING

Questions about LM54 OFV

Does LM54 OFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 OFV expired on 13 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OFV?
The MOT on LM54 OFV expired on 13 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 OFV done?
LM54 OFV was recorded at 147,991 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 7,902 miles a year.
Has LM54 OFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OFV has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 OFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 OFV find?
LM54 OFV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside; front brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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