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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 OPVMOT history

LM54 OPV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

LM54 OPV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
99,594 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OPV was last recorded at 99,594 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 1,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,725 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,869 miles
Average per year
4,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,594 miles
  • 2024 – 97,725 miles
  • 2023 – 95,445 miles
  • 2022 – 93,391 miles
  • 2021 – 90,570 miles
  • 2020 – 88,129 miles
  • 2019 – 85,418 miles
  • 2018 – 82,426 miles
  • 2017 – 79,280 miles
  • 2016 – 75,044 miles
  • 2015 – 72,079 miles
  • 2014 – 68,677 miles
  • 2013 – 65,640 miles
  • 2012 – 63,276 miles
  • 2011 – 58,250 miles
  • 2010 – 47,966 miles
  • 2009 – 38,838 miles
  • 2008 – 28,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,594 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,594 miles (+1,869)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    472811651744
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass97,725 miles (+2,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    941745649630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass95,445 miles (+2,054)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,445 miles
    Test number
    789391798643
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass93,391 miles (+2,821)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,391 miles
    Test number
    867641030258
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass90,570 miles (+2,441)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    829460218190
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp and back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass88,129 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,129 miles
    Test number
    862790829997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,418 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,418 miles
    Test number
    699045177415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,426 miles (+3,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    868781663139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,280 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,280 miles
    Test number
    327413173184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail79,278 miles (+4,234)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,278 miles
    Test number
    157659788000
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass75,044 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    532990596888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,043 miles (+2,964)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,043 miles
    Test number
    992046023773
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass72,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,079 miles
    Test number
    314886934651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,079 miles (+3,402)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,079 miles
    Test number
    721631452890
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass68,677 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    296722734268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,640 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,640 miles
    Test number
    139663113292
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass65,640 miles (+2,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,640 miles
    Test number
    418533513201
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass63,276 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,276 miles
    Test number
    928937652270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,264 miles (+5,014)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,264 miles
    Test number
    616225452221
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass58,250 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,250 miles
    Test number
    759836331351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre approx 2mm inner edge

  21. Fail58,250 miles (+10,284)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,250 miles
    Test number
    175616031347
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre approx 2mm inner edge

  22. Pass47,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    453059520483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,966 miles (+9,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    742689120357
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass38,838 miles (+10,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    471988029482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass28,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    293233538316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,333 miles (+6,348)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    533343538364
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass21,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,985 miles
    Test number
    720669428022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,976 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,976 miles
    Test number
    971669228015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 OPV

Does LM54 OPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 OPV expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OPV?
The MOT on LM54 OPV expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 OPV done?
LM54 OPV was recorded at 99,594 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 4,392 miles a year.
Has LM54 OPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OPV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LM54 OPV 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 OPV find?
LM54 OPV passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both, and 2 more.

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