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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM54 OOCMOT history

LM54 OOC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LM54 OOC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
101,001 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OOC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OOC was last recorded at 101,001 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 8,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,244 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,757 miles
Average per year
4,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,001 miles
  • 2025 – 92,244 miles
  • 2024 – 89,949 miles
  • 2023 – 88,579 miles
  • 2022 – 87,199 miles
  • 2021 – 85,881 miles
  • 2020 – 84,335 miles
  • 2019 – 83,126 miles
  • 2018 – 80,739 miles
  • 2017 – 77,442 miles
  • 2016 – 73,976 miles
  • 2015 – 71,197 miles
  • 2014 – 68,244 miles
  • 2013 – 65,278 miles
  • 2012 – 62,733 miles
  • 2011 – 53,470 miles
  • 2010 – 44,788 miles
  • 2009 – 36,447 miles
  • 2008 – 27,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,001 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,001 miles (+8,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,001 miles
    Test number
    445106128171
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,244 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,244 miles
    Test number
    647563869376
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Fail92,225 miles (+2,276)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,225 miles
    Test number
    463362259798
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Pass89,949 miles (+1,370)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,949 miles
    Test number
    479741222488
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,579 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    685818184081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,199 miles (+1,318)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    341679220712
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,881 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,881 miles
    Test number
    145544550135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,335 miles
    Test number
    951328881481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,335 miles (+1,209)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,335 miles
    Test number
    432587478776
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass83,126 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    353397763503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,125 miles (+2,386)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,125 miles
    Test number
    205863826299
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  12. Pass80,739 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,739 miles
    Test number
    514185742759
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail80,739 miles (+3,297)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,739 miles
    Test number
    740648525168
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass77,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,442 miles
    Test number
    391771011600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail77,442 miles (+3,466)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,442 miles
    Test number
    424337663769
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass73,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,976 miles
    Test number
    792016862450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,976 miles (+2,779)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,976 miles
    Test number
    922562083117
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass71,197 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    325165675194
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteEmissions just met its limits

  19. Fail71,197 miles (+2,953)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    526235475106
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteEmissions just met its limits

  20. Pass68,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,244 miles
    Test number
    655131174140
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail68,244 miles (+2,966)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,244 miles
    Test number
    628471174121
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass65,278 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,278 miles
    Test number
    596477373135
    • NoteO/s/outter cv boot twisted

  23. Fail65,278 miles (+2,545)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,278 miles
    Test number
    495607273175
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteO/s/outter cv boot twisted

  24. Pass62,733 miles (+9,263)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    127732752187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,470 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    199611811122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1.N/S/R tyre is cracking on outer wall.

  26. Fail53,470 miles (+8,682)2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    649891211115
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1.N/S/R tyre is cracking on outer wall.

  27. Pass44,788 miles (+8,341)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    420660700113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Note1.N/S/R tyre is cracking all over.

  28. Pass36,447 miles (+8,686)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,447 miles
    Test number
    500569719121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass27,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,761 miles
    Test number
    764101008191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OOC

Does LM54 OOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OOC is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OOC?
The MOT on LM54 OOC is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 OOC done?
LM54 OOC was recorded at 101,001 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,066 miles a year.
Has LM54 OOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OOC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 OOC 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 OOC find?
LM54 OOC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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