
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass94,567 miles (+9,426)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 94,567 miles
- Test number
- 247422313495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,141 miles (+6,351)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 85,141 miles
- Test number
- 448093231323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,790 miles (+10,917)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 78,790 miles
- Test number
- 815576698858
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass60,105 miles (+5,750)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 60,105 miles
- Test number
- 797668823349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,355 miles (+3,372)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 54,355 miles
- Test number
- 746815222333
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass47,055 miles (+5,749)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 47,055 miles
- Test number
- 404897420462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,306 miles (+7,466)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,306 miles
- Test number
- 332992429353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,840 miles (+8,176)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 33,840 miles
- Test number
- 641161038309
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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