Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc
LM54 SYWMOT history
LM54 SYW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,455 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 68,455 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,391 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 SYW
- 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
- 31 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 SYW was last recorded at 68,455 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 3,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 65,195 miles · 14 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,260 miles
- Average per year
- 3,391 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 68,455 miles
- 2022 – 50,819 miles
- 2021 – 49,212 miles
- 2020 – 45,819 miles
- 2019 – 41,865 miles
- 2018 – 37,572 miles
- 2017 – 32,798 miles
- 2015 – 28,435 miles
- 2014 – 24,409 miles
- 2013 – 21,934 miles
- 2012 – 20,572 miles
- 2011 – 18,771 miles
- 2010 – 17,197 miles
- 2009 – 16,058 miles
- 2008 – 14,511 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,455 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREENRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,455 miles (+3,260)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 68,455 miles
- Test number
- 132821468850
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Fail65,195 miles (+8,944)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,195 miles
- Test number
- 491931948006
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Pass56,251 miles (+5,432)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 56,251 miles
- Test number
- 528130433494
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension/sub frame bushes are perished.
Pass50,819 miles (+1,607)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 50,819 miles
- Test number
- 473316045265
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass49,212 miles (+3,393)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 49,212 miles
- Test number
- 965405852433
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass45,819 miles (+3,954)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 45,819 miles
- Test number
- 518125800253
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass41,865 miles (+4,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 41,865 miles
- Test number
- 401742649106
- AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full view of some items
Pass37,572 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 37,572 miles
- Test number
- 488426490999
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail37,572 miles (+4,774)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,572 miles
- Test number
- 820858195237
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass32,798 miles (+4,363)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 32,798 miles
- Test number
- 304390075676
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge just ok (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated slightly
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass28,435 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 28,435 miles
- Test number
- 409709475054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail28,435 miles (+4,026)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,435 miles
- Test number
- 926999075026
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,409 miles (+2,475)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 24,409 miles
- Test number
- 117360974033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,934 miles (+1,362)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 21,934 miles
- Test number
- 929470883026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,572 miles (+1,801)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 20,572 miles
- Test number
- 455786022092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,771 miles (+1,574)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 18,771 miles
- Test number
- 987651041005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,197 miles (+1,139)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 17,197 miles
- Test number
- 654820420094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,058 miles (+1,547)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 16,058 miles
- Test number
- 610239729069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 14,511 miles
- Test number
- 943305028079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 SYW
- Does LM54 SYW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 SYW expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 SYW?
- The MOT on LM54 SYW expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 SYW done?
- LM54 SYW was recorded at 68,455 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
- Has LM54 SYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 SYW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM54 SYW 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 SYW find?
- LM54 SYW passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; small chip in windscreen.
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