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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LM54 OFYMOT history

LM54 OFY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

LM54 OFY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
135,673 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OFY was last recorded at 135,673 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 4,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,840 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,833 miles
Average per year
7,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,673 miles
  • 2024 – 130,840 miles
  • 2023 – 121,142 miles
  • 2022 – 111,107 miles
  • 2021 – 99,927 miles
  • 2020 – 91,123 miles
  • 2019 – 79,348 miles
  • 2018 – 68,098 miles
  • 2017 – 57,707 miles
  • 2016 – 45,543 miles
  • 2015 – 36,804 miles
  • 2014 – 29,420 miles
  • 2013 – 24,707 miles
  • 2012 – 20,205 miles
  • 2011 – 17,185 miles
  • 2010 – 13,633 miles
  • 2009 – 10,758 miles
  • 2008 – 7,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,673 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake servo pipe slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front tyre inner & outer edges slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,673 miles (+4,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,673 miles
    Test number
    444567645557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass130,840 miles (+9,698)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,840 miles
    Test number
    343861087116
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass121,142 miles (+10,035)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,142 miles
    Test number
    207440006593
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
  4. Pass111,107 miles (+11,180)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,107 miles
    Test number
    577015400265
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass99,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    566667869511
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe slight damage
  6. Fail99,927 miles (+8,804)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    611815147592
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe slight damage
  7. Pass91,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,123 miles
    Test number
    440032648337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail91,122 miles (+11,774)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,122 miles
    Test number
    943177682319
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass79,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    314296045103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,348 miles (+11,250)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    313097667196
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. Pass68,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    979672476146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner & outer edges slightly worn
  12. Fail68,098 miles (+10,391)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    720055036169
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner & outer edges slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
  13. Pass57,707 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    940234728986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,705 miles (+12,162)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,705 miles
    Test number
    283618855347
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass45,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    223601839460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail45,543 miles (+8,739)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    899689229592
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass36,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,804 miles
    Test number
    138379715015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,804 miles (+7,384)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,804 miles
    Test number
    188069515481
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass29,420 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,420 miles
    Test number
    925353224036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,707 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,707 miles
    Test number
    696709413007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,205 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,205 miles
    Test number
    925211922029
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBodywork damage around vehicle.
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls signs of cracking.
    • NoteCovers fitted to vehicle.
    • NoteRear brakes noisy in operation advise wheels removed brake inspection.
  22. Fail20,205 miles (+3,020)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,205 miles
    Test number
    526820422063
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBodywork damage around vehicle.
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls signs of cracking.
    • NoteCovers fitted to vehicle.
    • NoteRear brakes noisy in operation advise wheels removed brake inspection.
  23. Pass17,185 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,185 miles
    Test number
    817062421014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,633 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,633 miles
    Test number
    100572620472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,758 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,758 miles
    Test number
    802317219092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,952 miles
    Test number
    250537218018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OFY

Does LM54 OFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 OFY expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OFY?
The MOT on LM54 OFY expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 OFY done?
LM54 OFY was recorded at 135,673 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 7,472 miles a year.
Has LM54 OFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OFY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 OFY 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 OFY find?
LM54 OFY passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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