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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM54 ONWMOT history

LM54 ONW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

LM54 ONW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
134,291 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ONW
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 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ONW was last recorded at 134,291 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,275 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,291 miles
  • 2022 – 128,582 miles
  • 2021 – 124,327 miles
  • 2020 – 120,182 miles
  • 2019 – 116,488 miles
  • 2018 – 113,149 miles
  • 2017 – 107,958 miles
  • 2016 – 103,306 miles
  • 2015 – 97,916 miles
  • 2014 – 91,364 miles
  • 2013 – 84,902 miles
  • 2012 – 78,311 miles
  • 2011 – 65,302 miles
  • 2010 – 56,679 miles
  • 2009 – 43,706 miles
  • 2008 – 27,042 miles
  • 2007 – 17,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,291 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
  • AdvisoryCentre stop not working
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield insecure

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear exhaust silencer porous

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,291 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    615646380151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre stop not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield insecure

  2. Fail134,291 miles (+16)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    867313192600
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre stop not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield insecure

  3. Fail134,275 miles (+5,693)4 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,275 miles
    Test number
    407649550905
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working topped up (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin rusted
    • AdvisoryFoot brake long travel

  4. Pass128,582 miles (+4,255)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,582 miles
    Test number
    556560215830
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass124,327 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,327 miles
    Test number
    578676714304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,182 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,182 miles
    Test number
    395843656577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,488 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,488 miles
    Test number
    893955778797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,149 miles (+5,191)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,149 miles
    Test number
    635311445547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,958 miles (+4,652)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,958 miles
    Test number
    444930909808
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer porous skin peeling

  10. Pass103,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,306 miles
    Test number
    814518172731
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer porous

  11. Fail103,306 miles (+5,390)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,306 miles
    Test number
    771716483600
    • FailureNearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer porous

  12. Pass97,916 miles (+6,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,916 miles
    Test number
    232968795630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer porous skin peeling

  13. Pass91,364 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,364 miles
    Test number
    385702804373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWrong bolts in o/s/f lower ball jont

  14. Fail91,364 miles (+6,462)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,364 miles
    Test number
    319782604334
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWrong bolts in o/s/f lower ball jont

  15. Fail84,902 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    469531403386
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass84,902 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    726191903345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    606750792246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,311 miles (+13,009)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    495820392293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass65,302 miles (+8,623)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,302 miles
    Test number
    656206101357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,679 miles (+12,973)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,679 miles
    Test number
    851870540310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    292398339312
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail43,706 miles (+16,664)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    492858139441
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass27,042 miles (+9,064)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,042 miles
    Test number
    950550148348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVICE HAND BRAKE TRAVEL,

  24. Pass17,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,978 miles
    Test number
    151848947344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ONW

Does LM54 ONW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ONW expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ONW?
The MOT on LM54 ONW expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ONW done?
LM54 ONW was recorded at 134,291 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 7,115 miles a year.
Has LM54 ONW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ONW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 ONW 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 ONW find?
LM54 ONW passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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