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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,396 cc

LM54 SYCMOT history

LM54 SYC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 104,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LM54 SYC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,058 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 SYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 SYC was last recorded at 104,058 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,057 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,058 miles
  • 2024 – 103,771 miles
  • 2023 – 102,881 miles
  • 2022 – 100,930 miles
  • 2021 – 98,835 miles
  • 2020 – 96,638 miles
  • 2019 – 94,192 miles
  • 2018 – 92,574 miles
  • 2017 – 91,843 miles
  • 2016 – 91,068 miles
  • 2015 – 89,561 miles
  • 2014 – 70,942 miles
  • 2013 – 62,551 miles
  • 2012 – 54,944 miles
  • 2011 – 48,814 miles
  • 2010 – 39,473 miles
  • 2009 – 30,580 miles
  • 2008 – 21,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,058 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,058 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,058 miles
    Test number
    833832263949
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,057 miles (+286)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,057 miles
    Test number
    721433370675
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,771 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,771 miles
    Test number
    207994944875
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail103,771 miles (+890)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,771 miles
    Test number
    586696402428
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass102,881 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,881 miles
    Test number
    539338754773
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail102,881 miles (+1,951)1 repaired4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,881 miles
    Test number
    187850422931
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass100,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    671696743573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,930 miles (+2,095)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    732342563267
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    174746738368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,835 miles (+2,197)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    887436867843
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass96,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,638 miles
    Test number
    555292597483
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail96,638 miles (+2,446)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,638 miles
    Test number
    806668687434
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass94,192 miles (+1,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,192 miles
    Test number
    210286727120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  14. Pass92,574 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    915790778177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,843 miles (+775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    700841707736
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass91,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,068 miles
    Test number
    661921890833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,068 miles (+1,507)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,068 miles
    Test number
    714277239295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass89,561 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    425451208290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,559 miles (+10,332)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,559 miles
    Test number
    211507937744
    • 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)

  20. Pass79,227 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    777900435060
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops torn
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteOffside rear tre walls perrished
    • NoteOfside rear light unit damaged

  21. Fail79,227 miles (+8,285)3 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    955600935002
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops torn
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteOffside rear tre walls perrished
    • NoteOfside rear light unit damaged

  22. Pass70,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,942 miles
    Test number
    128650034438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail70,942 miles (+8,391)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,942 miles
    Test number
    759360934008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail62,551 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,551 miles
    Test number
    285950833083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  25. Pass62,551 miles (+7,607)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,551 miles
    Test number
    749860433046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass54,944 miles (+6,130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,944 miles
    Test number
    906705122024
    • NoteBump stops split

  27. Fail48,814 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,814 miles
    Test number
    158686621014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass48,814 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,814 miles
    Test number
    566516721012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,473 miles (+8,893)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,473 miles
    Test number
    303835920003
    • NoteBoth rear seat belts slow to retract
    • NoteNearside seat belt fraying
    • NoteObstruction to drivers view
    • NoteRear tyres worn low

  30. Pass30,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,580 miles
    Test number
    260116829054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,580 miles (+8,741)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,580 miles
    Test number
    293136529093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  32. Pass21,839 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,839 miles
    Test number
    254090638025
    • NoteRear tyres perishing on tread and feathered

  33. Fail21,839 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,839 miles
    Test number
    893499128014
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing on tread and feathered

Questions about LM54 SYC

Does LM54 SYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 SYC is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 SYC?
The MOT on LM54 SYC is valid until 29 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 SYC done?
LM54 SYC was recorded at 104,058 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,505 miles a year.
Has LM54 SYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 SYC has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 SYC 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 SYC find?
LM54 SYC passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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