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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LM54 OOAMOT history

LM54 OOA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

LM54 OOA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2022
Mileage
120,744 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 OOA was last recorded at 120,744 miles on 19 Apr 2022, 2,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,914 miles · 22 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,744 miles
  • 2021 – 117,914 miles
  • 2020 – 116,024 miles
  • 2019 – 110,673 miles
  • 2018 – 108,420 miles
  • 2016 – 105,262 miles
  • 2015 – 100,085 miles
  • 2014 – 95,177 miles
  • 2013 – 90,365 miles
  • 2012 – 85,093 miles
  • 2011 – 79,788 miles
  • 2010 – 75,068 miles
  • 2009 – 64,071 miles
  • 2008 – 50,724 miles
  • 2007 – 36,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,744 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside front suspension top mount is worn.
  • AdvisoryOffside wiper smears.
  • AdvisoryOil leaks.
  • AdvisoryWasher pipe is leaking.

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail120,744 miles (+2,830)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,744 miles
    Test number
    889996377600
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension top mount is worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper smears.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe is leaking.

  2. Pass117,914 miles (+1,890)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,914 miles
    Test number
    700070053345
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,024 miles (+5,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,024 miles
    Test number
    213436096589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,673 miles (+2,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,673 miles
    Test number
    752837098052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,420 miles
    Test number
    300409694018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,417 miles (+3,155)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,417 miles
    Test number
    838436468127
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  7. Pass105,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    509418415100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,262 miles (+5,177)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    315338161573
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass100,085 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,085 miles
    Test number
    580605242163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,177 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,177 miles
    Test number
    366020914328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,365 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,365 miles
    Test number
    909138513353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail90,365 miles (+5,272)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,365 miles
    Test number
    537668913312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass85,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,093 miles
    Test number
    527665212303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,093 miles (+5,305)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,093 miles
    Test number
    708475812361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass79,788 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    257930801380
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail79,765 miles (+4,697)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,765 miles
    Test number
    185749991243
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass75,068 miles (+10,997)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    800686200387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  18. Pass64,071 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,071 miles
    Test number
    530714319333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail64,071 miles (+13,347)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,071 miles
    Test number
    830724419350
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass50,724 miles (+14,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    113011618314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,615 miles
    Test number
    472216917421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass366,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    366,154 miles
    Test number
    252126117366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OOA

Does LM54 OOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 OOA expired on 21 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OOA?
The MOT on LM54 OOA expired on 21 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 OOA done?
LM54 OOA was recorded at 120,744 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2022.
Has LM54 OOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OOA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 OOA 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 OOA find?
LM54 OOA failed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed cut; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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