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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LM54 OGZMOT history

LM54 OGZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 140,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2024.

LM54 OGZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2025
Mileage
140,262 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OGZ
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 21 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OGZ was last recorded at 140,262 miles on 21 Dec 2024, 2,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,551 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,711 miles
Average per year
6,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,262 miles
  • 2023 – 137,551 miles
  • 2022 – 137,417 miles
  • 2021 – 136,825 miles
  • 2020 – 128,490 miles
  • 2019 – 119,614 miles
  • 2018 – 108,658 miles
  • 2017 – 96,755 miles
  • 2016 – 82,457 miles
  • 2015 – 72,768 miles
  • 2014 – 64,560 miles
  • 2013 – 50,552 miles
  • 2012 – 40,969 miles
  • 2011 – 36,345 miles
  • 2010 – 34,031 miles
  • 2009 – 29,042 miles
  • 2008 – 24,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,262 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside 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)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,262 miles
    Test number
    509930523787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,262 miles (+2,711)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,262 miles
    Test number
    454516492785
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass137,551 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,551 miles
    Test number
    959963719598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,417 miles (+592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,417 miles
    Test number
    881753543280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass136,825 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,825 miles
    Test number
    642692055904
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy flexible section (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,825 miles (+8,335)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,825 miles
    Test number
    309658145508
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy flexible section (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,490 miles (+8,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    666436860104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass119,614 miles (+10,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,614 miles
    Test number
    471415220725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,658 miles (+11,903)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    409840907410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    736563901532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,755 miles (+14,298)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    134622806433
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass82,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    328534010149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,457 miles (+73)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    856489234999
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Fail82,384 miles (+9,616)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,384 miles
    Test number
    829101926406
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass72,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,768 miles
    Test number
    338782836590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,768 miles (+8,208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,768 miles
    Test number
    809732731338
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

  17. Pass64,560 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,560 miles
    Test number
    608265154236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,669 miles (+178)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    206232264140
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail63,491 miles (+12,939)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    685258754145
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass50,552 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,552 miles
    Test number
    307857673125
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTwo child-seats occupy adult seats rear row

  21. Fail50,552 miles (+9,583)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,552 miles
    Test number
    318726973107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTwo child-seats occupy adult seats rear row

  22. Pass40,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,969 miles
    Test number
    136393962190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,969 miles (+4,624)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,969 miles
    Test number
    228521662413
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass36,345 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,345 miles
    Test number
    308057161104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNiose from rear brakes

  25. Fail36,345 miles (+2,314)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,345 miles
    Test number
    826727161145
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNiose from rear brakes

  26. Pass34,031 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,031 miles
    Test number
    550367070191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWirers too brake pad warning brocken n/s/f

  27. Fail34,031 miles (+4,989)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,031 miles
    Test number
    233776670445
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWirers too brake pad warning brocken n/s/f

  28. Pass29,042 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,042 miles
    Test number
    591724179180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  29. Fail29,042 miles (+4,299)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,042 miles
    Test number
    860694179143
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  30. Pass24,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,743 miles
    Test number
    292178978124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail24,743 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,743 miles
    Test number
    274921878172
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LM54 OGZ

Does LM54 OGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 OGZ expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OGZ?
The MOT on LM54 OGZ expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 OGZ done?
LM54 OGZ was recorded at 140,262 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2024, an average of 6,998 miles a year.
Has LM54 OGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OGZ has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 OGZ 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 OGZ find?
LM54 OGZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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