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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LM54 OSCMOT history

LM54 OSC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LM54 OSC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
58,345 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OSC was last recorded at 58,345 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,643 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,702 miles
Average per year
2,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,345 miles
  • 2024 – 52,643 miles
  • 2023 – 52,609 miles
  • 2022 – 52,370 miles
  • 2021 – 51,926 miles
  • 2020 – 51,517 miles
  • 2019 – 50,671 miles
  • 2018 – 48,745 miles
  • 2017 – 46,640 miles
  • 2016 – 42,465 miles
  • 2015 – 39,105 miles
  • 2014 – 35,157 miles
  • 2013 – 31,905 miles
  • 2012 – 28,674 miles
  • 2011 – 25,489 miles
  • 2010 – 22,931 miles
  • 2009 – 19,791 miles
  • 2008 – 15,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    599068043611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail58,345 miles (+5,702)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    935031818079
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass52,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    441506420071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,643 miles (+34)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    685463207115
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass52,609 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    860612628917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,370 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,370 miles
    Test number
    690033729258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,926 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,926 miles
    Test number
    515896998457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail51,893 miles (+376)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    606926528352
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,517 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    413863490356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,671 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,671 miles
    Test number
    387750494368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,745 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,745 miles
    Test number
    749667787247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,640 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    550368824764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,634 miles (+4,169)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,634 miles
    Test number
    204687664562
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom wish bone, front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass42,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,465 miles
    Test number
    866623869257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,465 miles (+3,360)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,465 miles
    Test number
    697817804307
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass39,105 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,105 miles
    Test number
    178351045039
    • NoteNearside shock obsorber has fluid leak

  17. Fail39,105 miles (+3,948)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,105 miles
    Test number
    969410345096
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre split on inner sidewall
    • NoteNearside shock obsorber has fluid leak

  18. Pass35,157 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,157 miles
    Test number
    465194634059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,905 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,905 miles
    Test number
    909703543091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,674 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,674 miles
    Test number
    695264632016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,489 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,489 miles
    Test number
    678107321090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,931 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,931 miles
    Test number
    570025830015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,791 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,791 miles
    Test number
    190528629408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,374 miles
    Test number
    450239728024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OSC

Does LM54 OSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OSC is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OSC?
The MOT on LM54 OSC is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 OSC done?
LM54 OSC was recorded at 58,345 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,375 miles a year.
Has LM54 OSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OSC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 OSC 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 OSC find?
LM54 OSC passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cuts no cords showing.

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