
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LM54 ORJMOT history
LM54 ORJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,064 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 88,064 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,487 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 ORJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 ORJ was last recorded at 88,064 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,059 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 4,487 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 88,064 miles
- 2023 – 84,415 miles
- 2022 – 80,980 miles
- 2021 – 78,199 miles
- 2020 – 76,364 miles
- 2019 – 71,294 miles
- 2017 – 54,471 miles
- 2016 – 41,517 miles
- 2014 – 33,619 miles
- 2013 – 29,740 miles
- 2012 – 26,694 miles
- 2011 – 23,421 miles
- 2010 – 21,340 miles
- 2009 – 17,530 miles
- 2008 – 12,452 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front The brake hose is not attached to the bracket. needs to be reattached
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,064 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 88,064 miles
- Test number
- 762286491508
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail88,059 miles (+3,644)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,059 miles
- Test number
- 166221335632
- MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror casing broken + loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryOil level low
Pass84,415 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 84,415 miles
- Test number
- 553950802870
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front The brake hose is not attached to the bracket. needs to be reattached
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casing dust covers, not attached (5.3.2 (b))
Fail84,414 miles (+3,434)1 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,414 miles
- Test number
- 141524105108
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively possibly also wrong size, due to contact with the A pillar post. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front The brake hose is not attached to the bracket. needs to be reattached
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casing dust covers, not attached (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,980 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 80,980 miles
- Test number
- 257380400993
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST BOX RUSTY
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail80,979 miles (+2,780)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,979 miles
- Test number
- 667331569101
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST BOX RUSTY
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,199 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 78,199 miles
- Test number
- 943953444667
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail78,192 miles (+1,828)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,192 miles
- Test number
- 695498737158
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass76,364 miles (+5,070)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,364 miles
- Test number
- 516189365390
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass71,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 71,294 miles
- Test number
- 375647502630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,294 miles (+24)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,294 miles
- Test number
- 230363801886
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fail71,270 miles (+16,799)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,270 miles
- Test number
- 110120335277
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass54,471 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 54,471 miles
- Test number
- 279347964171
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail54,465 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,465 miles
- Test number
- 376699085740
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (3.5.1g)
- FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FRONT NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail54,465 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,465 miles
- Test number
- 804116799681
- FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail133,952 miles (+92,435)12 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,952 miles
- Test number
- 940278229205
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass41,517 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 41,517 miles
- Test number
- 700321486672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,514 miles (+7,895)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,514 miles
- Test number
- 871263557596
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail33,619 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,619 miles
- Test number
- 406207694053
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass33,619 miles (+3,879)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 33,619 miles
- Test number
- 565197794083
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail29,740 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,740 miles
- Test number
- 169232093067
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass29,740 miles (+3,046)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 29,740 miles
- Test number
- 198062093400
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass26,694 miles (+3,273)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,694 miles
- Test number
- 987994782087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,421 miles (+2,081)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 23,421 miles
- Test number
- 266182251072
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated
- NoteOffside front door mirror cracked
Pass21,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 21,340 miles
- Test number
- 891837240015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,340 miles (+3,810)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,340 miles
- Test number
- 804867940064
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside rear brake drum grinding
Pass17,530 miles (+5,078)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 17,530 miles
- Test number
- 233828139056
- NoteRear number plate crack
Pass12,452 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 12,452 miles
- Test number
- 541414948035
- NoteNear side front and rear tyres outer walls have cuts chords not exposed
Questions about LM54 ORJ
- Does LM54 ORJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 ORJ expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 ORJ?
- The MOT on LM54 ORJ expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 ORJ done?
- LM54 ORJ was recorded at 88,064 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 4,487 miles a year.
- Has LM54 ORJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 ORJ has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM54 ORJ 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 ORJ find?
- LM54 ORJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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