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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 ORPMOT history

LM54 ORP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LM54 ORP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,162 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ORP
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
1 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ORP was last recorded at 104,162 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 3,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,490 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,672 miles
Average per year
4,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,162 miles
  • 2025 – 100,490 miles
  • 2024 – 95,272 miles
  • 2023 – 89,031 miles
  • 2022 – 83,903 miles
  • 2021 – 77,862 miles
  • 2020 – 73,161 miles
  • 2019 – 67,015 miles
  • 2018 – 64,703 miles
  • 2017 – 61,638 miles
  • 2016 – 53,052 miles
  • 2015 – 47,457 miles
  • 2014 – 40,632 miles
  • 2013 – 33,763 miles
  • 2012 – 27,092 miles
  • 2011 – 26,726 miles
  • 2010 – 26,393 miles
  • 2009 – 25,810 miles
  • 2008 – 23,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,162 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both front lower arm bracket void bushes have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,162 miles (+3,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,162 miles
    Test number
    808808957858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,490 miles (+5,218)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,490 miles
    Test number
    940217636123
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass95,272 miles (+6,241)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,272 miles
    Test number
    629447560894
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass89,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    891436086014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,031 miles (+5,128)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    375515203690
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass83,903 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,903 miles
    Test number
    825483996808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,862 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    691847877977
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail77,862 miles (+4,701)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    281714669354
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass73,161 miles (+6,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    906292001803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,015 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    765329015453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    133436522847
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Fail64,703 miles (+3,065)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    192625966602
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Pass61,638 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    886734398354
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bracket void bushes have slight play

  14. Fail61,596 miles (+8,544)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,596 miles
    Test number
    782799644390
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bracket void bushes have slight play

  15. Pass53,052 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,052 miles
    Test number
    679077008992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,457 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    406706565052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,632 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,632 miles
    Test number
    738147964052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,763 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,763 miles
    Test number
    799612873086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,092 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,092 miles
    Test number
    507255172006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,726 miles
    Test number
    986821461003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,726 miles (+333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,726 miles
    Test number
    428721561031
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass26,393 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,393 miles
    Test number
    760578670046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    310689259081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,810 miles (+1,954)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    381789459097
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass23,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,856 miles
    Test number
    680013008000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ORP

Does LM54 ORP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ORP is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ORP?
The MOT on LM54 ORP is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 ORP done?
LM54 ORP was recorded at 104,162 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,406 miles a year.
Has LM54 ORP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ORP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 ORP 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 ORP find?
LM54 ORP passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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