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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LM54 SYJMOT history

LM54 SYJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LM54 SYJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2026
Mileage
107,577 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 SYJ
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
11 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 SYJ was last recorded at 107,577 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 6,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,757 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,820 miles
Average per year
5,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,577 miles
  • 2025 – 100,757 miles
  • 2023 – 87,089 miles
  • 2022 – 75,160 miles
  • 2021 – 58,452 miles
  • 2020 – 56,170 miles
  • 2019 – 51,597 miles
  • 2018 – 45,961 miles
  • 2017 – 41,080 miles
  • 2015 – 36,307 miles
  • 2014 – 29,653 miles
  • 2013 – 26,843 miles
  • 2012 – 24,058 miles
  • 2011 – 22,624 miles
  • 2010 – 22,237 miles
  • 2009 – 19,815 miles
  • 2008 – 14,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,577 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak unable to test due to exhaust broken (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear reversing lamp innoprotive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust system, rust corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,577 miles (+6,820)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,577 miles
    Test number
    934302660427
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak unable to test due to exhaust broken (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,757 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,757 miles
    Test number
    865304431417
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear reversing lamp innoprotive

  3. Fail100,756 miles (+13,667)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    564279609242
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak exhaust flexi pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear reversing lamp innoprotive

  4. Pass87,089 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,089 miles
    Test number
    804166439470
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail87,088 miles (+11,928)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,088 miles
    Test number
    477775554164
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,160 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,160 miles
    Test number
    491372130071
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,160 miles (+7,907)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,160 miles
    Test number
    121997357309
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective pipe cracked (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,253 miles (+89)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    731383625774
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror unit is missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySome front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

  9. Fail67,164 miles (+8,712)5 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,164 miles
    Test number
    920195226914
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror unit is missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySome front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

  10. Pass58,452 miles (+2,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,452 miles
    Test number
    364820193572
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,170 miles (+4,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    395409198475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass51,597 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    276447539856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,570 miles (+5,609)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,570 miles
    Test number
    591969678257
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass45,961 miles (+4,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,961 miles
    Test number
    182308839563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-14-82H / 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside & Offside brakes binding.

  15. Pass41,080 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    182735906591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,307 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    332137823554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,666 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,666 miles
    Test number
    197899605055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,653 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,653 miles
    Test number
    916883814037
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront console ushes deteriorated and splitting

  19. Fail29,653 miles (+2,810)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,653 miles
    Test number
    778301614041
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront console ushes deteriorated and splitting

  20. Fail26,843 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,843 miles
    Test number
    148572713495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass26,843 miles (+2,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,843 miles
    Test number
    585722813061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass24,058 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,058 miles
    Test number
    877154532048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,624 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,624 miles
    Test number
    748689621029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,237 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,237 miles
    Test number
    472144230081
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass22,237 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,237 miles
    Test number
    600744830031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,815 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,815 miles
    Test number
    152585939067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,917 miles
    Test number
    983685138050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 SYJ

Does LM54 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 SYJ expired on 11 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 SYJ?
The MOT on LM54 SYJ expired on 11 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 SYJ done?
LM54 SYJ was recorded at 107,577 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,170 miles a year.
Has LM54 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 SYJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 SYJ 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 SYJ find?
LM54 SYJ failed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rear exhaust silencer likely to become detached; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak unable to test due to exhaust broken, and 7 more.

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