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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 OPWMOT history

LM54 OPW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LM54 OPW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,990 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OPW was last recorded at 100,990 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,949 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
3,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,990 miles
  • 2025 – 99,842 miles
  • 2024 – 96,446 miles
  • 2023 – 91,866 miles
  • 2022 – 89,556 miles
  • 2021 – 82,615 miles
  • 2020 – 79,754 miles
  • 2019 – 74,565 miles
  • 2018 – 72,475 miles
  • 2017 – 70,673 miles
  • 2016 – 70,606 miles
  • 2015 – 70,570 miles
  • 2013 – 69,766 miles
  • 2011 – 62,615 miles
  • 2010 – 58,882 miles
  • 2009 – 47,745 miles
  • 2008 – 33,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,990 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component End of Rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,990 miles (+41)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,990 miles
    Test number
    894235109694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component End of Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail100,949 miles (+1,107)3 major3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,949 miles
    Test number
    793622033500
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component End of Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass99,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    399683548636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail99,840 miles (+3,394)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,840 miles
    Test number
    448882559964
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass96,446 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,446 miles
    Test number
    654727442575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,866 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,866 miles
    Test number
    147609890826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,556 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,556 miles
    Test number
    383898856356
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail89,555 miles (+6,940)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    968429458227
    • MajorPassenger's seat with a defective structure back rest can't be operated (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass82,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,615 miles
    Test number
    881534746411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,615 miles (+2,861)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,615 miles
    Test number
    503681710933
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass79,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    108964779100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail79,754 miles (+5,189)5 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    294149532249
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,565 miles (+2,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    877829651586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass72,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    763974601759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint; strongly advise replace (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail72,475 miles (+3)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    723560689916
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint; strongly advise replace (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail72,472 miles (+1,799)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,472 miles
    Test number
    911794020049
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrongly (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking and starting to split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) fair amount of play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 bulbs not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter corroded and slightly wet (possible weeping) benifit is given

  17. Pass70,673 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    256907286508
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,606 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,606 miles
    Test number
    841635509870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,570 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,570 miles
    Test number
    267655125465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,766 miles (+7,151)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,766 miles
    Test number
    838600293232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front inner rack joint

  21. Pass62,615 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    488697861153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    882969750161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,882 miles (+11,137)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    334318650184
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,745 miles (+13,851)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,745 miles
    Test number
    671300769108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,894 miles
    Test number
    942070978181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LM54 OPW

Does LM54 OPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OPW is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OPW?
The MOT on LM54 OPW is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 OPW done?
LM54 OPW was recorded at 100,990 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,663 miles a year.
Has LM54 OPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OPW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 OPW 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 OPW find?
LM54 OPW passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component end of rack, and 4 more.

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