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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LM54 OOBMOT history

LM54 OOB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LM54 OOB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
123,707 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OOB
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 valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OOB was last recorded at 123,707 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 9,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,443 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,264 miles
Average per year
5,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,707 miles
  • 2025 – 114,443 miles
  • 2024 – 107,545 miles
  • 2023 – 99,961 miles
  • 2022 – 88,114 miles
  • 2021 – 83,595 miles
  • 2020 – 79,991 miles
  • 2019 – 73,866 miles
  • 2018 – 69,277 miles
  • 2017 – 62,462 miles
  • 2016 – 57,288 miles
  • 2015 – 54,365 miles
  • 2014 – 50,885 miles
  • 2013 – 44,895 miles
  • 2011 – 39,674 miles
  • 2010 – 29,251 miles
  • 2009 – 22,530 miles
  • 2007 – 17,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,707 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,707 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    123,707 miles
    Test number
    290978130951
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,707 miles (+9,264)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,707 miles
    Test number
    287208038558
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,443 miles (+6,898)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,443 miles
    Test number
    247981160291
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass107,545 miles (+7,584)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    559344592402
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass99,961 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,961 miles
    Test number
    499617398789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,903 miles (+11,789)14 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    664085905335
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,114 miles (+4,519)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,114 miles
    Test number
    481176440441
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  8. Pass83,595 miles (+3,604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    683779966601
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail offside rear tyre leaking 185/60/14
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a small flat spot
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  9. Pass79,991 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,991 miles
    Test number
    424426143431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,866 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    256305893438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,277 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    392598799960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,273 miles (+6,811)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,273 miles
    Test number
    618856795445
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass62,462 miles (+5,174)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,462 miles
    Test number
    310515953057
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping
    • AdvisoryNearside b pilla trim insecure
    • AdvisoryRear box outer skin corroded

  14. Pass57,288 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,288 miles
    Test number
    288859897770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  15. Fail57,288 miles (+72)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,288 miles
    Test number
    967754166179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  16. Fail57,216 miles (+2,851)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    423945426690
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CRUSTY (7.1.2)

  17. Pass54,365 miles (+3,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    756597205079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass50,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    695466704009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,882 miles (+5,987)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,882 miles
    Test number
    205866504037
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass44,895 miles (+5,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    117264303023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,674 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,674 miles
    Test number
    799169641305
    • NoteBoth rear tyres(185/60/14) starting to wear on inner edges of tread

  22. Fail39,674 miles (+5,308)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,674 miles
    Test number
    958879241339
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres(185/60/14) starting to wear on inner edges of tread

  23. Pass34,366 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,366 miles
    Test number
    925185901020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges 185/60/14
    • NoteNearside b pilla trim insecure

  24. Fail34,366 miles (+5,115)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,366 miles
    Test number
    625505001091
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges 185/60/14
    • NoteNearside b pilla trim insecure

  25. Fail29,251 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,251 miles
    Test number
    763354200017
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass29,251 miles (+6,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,251 miles
    Test number
    770314100005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass22,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,530 miles
    Test number
    150649109496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Fail22,530 miles (+4,722)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,530 miles
    Test number
    780179309071
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass17,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,808 miles
    Test number
    813684747369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OOB

Does LM54 OOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OOB is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OOB?
The MOT on LM54 OOB is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 OOB done?
LM54 OOB was recorded at 123,707 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,834 miles a year.
Has LM54 OOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OOB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 OOB 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 OOB find?
LM54 OOB passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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