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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM54 ONVMOT history

LM54 ONV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

LM54 ONV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
135,433 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ONV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ONV was last recorded at 135,433 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 10,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,965 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
10,468 miles
Average per year
6,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,433 miles
  • 2023 – 124,965 miles
  • 2022 – 121,283 miles
  • 2021 – 108,430 miles
  • 2020 – 106,485 miles
  • 2019 – 102,860 miles
  • 2018 – 98,109 miles
  • 2017 – 94,567 miles
  • 2016 – 85,141 miles
  • 2015 – 78,790 miles
  • 2014 – 67,873 miles
  • 2013 – 60,105 miles
  • 2012 – 54,355 miles
  • 2011 – 50,983 miles
  • 2010 – 47,055 miles
  • 2009 – 41,306 miles
  • 2008 – 33,840 miles
  • 2007 – 25,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,433 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive From engine under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,433 miles (+10,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,433 miles
    Test number
    219245165580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass124,965 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,965 miles
    Test number
    256097602201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine under body (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail124,914 miles (+3,631)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,914 miles
    Test number
    892913207203
    • MajorOffside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine under body (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass121,283 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,283 miles
    Test number
    732136965714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail121,234 miles (+12,804)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,234 miles
    Test number
    702906973739
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass108,430 miles (+1,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,430 miles
    Test number
    655948776856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass106,485 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,485 miles
    Test number
    964006195334
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Fail106,485 miles (+3,625)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,485 miles
    Test number
    470433637784
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass102,860 miles (+4,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,860 miles
    Test number
    315053954993
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass98,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,109 miles
    Test number
    476539463522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail98,109 miles (+3,542)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,109 miles
    Test number
    406837585321
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass94,567 miles (+9,426)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    247422313495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,141 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,141 miles
    Test number
    448093231323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,790 miles (+10,917)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    815576698858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,873 miles
    Test number
    456561504329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Fail67,873 miles (+7,768)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,873 miles
    Test number
    506651704358
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass60,105 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    797668823349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,355 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,355 miles
    Test number
    746815222333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,983 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,983 miles
    Test number
    617315021367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChips in screen
  20. Pass50,983 miles (+3,928)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,983 miles
    Test number
    796245421338
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChips in screen
  21. Pass47,055 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,055 miles
    Test number
    404897420462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,306 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    332992429353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,840 miles (+8,176)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,840 miles
    Test number
    641161038309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,664 miles
    Test number
    391966547343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail25,664 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,664 miles
    Test number
    893956447340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 ONV

Does LM54 ONV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ONV expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ONV?
The MOT on LM54 ONV expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ONV done?
LM54 ONV was recorded at 135,433 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 6,480 miles a year.
Has LM54 ONV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ONV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 ONV 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 ONV find?
LM54 ONV passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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