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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 TDVMOT history

LM54 TDV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

LM54 TDV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
82,982 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 TDV was last recorded at 82,982 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 4,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,958 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,024 miles
Average per year
4,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,982 miles
  • 2023 – 78,958 miles
  • 2022 – 76,618 miles
  • 2021 – 73,804 miles
  • 2020 – 68,644 miles
  • 2019 – 61,360 miles
  • 2018 – 52,832 miles
  • 2017 – 44,901 miles
  • 2016 – 42,716 miles
  • 2015 – 39,911 miles
  • 2014 – 37,387 miles
  • 2013 – 33,756 miles
  • 2012 – 30,018 miles
  • 2011 – 26,211 miles
  • 2010 – 24,561 miles
  • 2009 – 22,500 miles
  • 2008 – 12,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,982 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer cv gaiters deteriorating
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorating
  • AdvisoryOil dampness at engine

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear exhaust deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,982 miles (+4,024)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,982 miles
    Test number
    641170541131
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer cv gaiters deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil dampness at engine

  2. Pass78,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    848644681843
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv gaiters deterioating
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Fail78,958 miles (+2,340)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    767892851607
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv gaiters deterioating
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass76,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,618 miles
    Test number
    900599489274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront outer cv gaiters deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  5. Fail76,618 miles (+2,814)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,618 miles
    Test number
    169051788319
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront outer cv gaiters deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  6. Pass73,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,804 miles
    Test number
    863308689775
    • AdvisoryCv gaiters deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  7. Fail73,804 miles (+5,160)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,804 miles
    Test number
    567372240923
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCv gaiters deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Pass68,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    550900111066
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  9. Fail68,644 miles (+7,284)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    850094199410
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  10. Pass61,360 miles (+8,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,360 miles
    Test number
    145253199922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass52,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    807030128955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,832 miles (+7,931)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    338899709772
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1657014 81t (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTracking reqd

  13. Pass44,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    681576883417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,901 miles (+2,185)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    343217141211
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass42,716 miles (+2,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,716 miles
    Test number
    291318662437
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass39,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,911 miles
    Test number
    496586509253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail39,911 miles (+2,524)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,911 miles
    Test number
    259090366075
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass37,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,387 miles
    Test number
    625470334310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,387 miles (+3,631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,387 miles
    Test number
    705760434345
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass33,756 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,756 miles
    Test number
    847820133349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,018 miles (+3,807)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,018 miles
    Test number
    766106322306
    • DangerousNoise from rear brake drums on brake test,readings low, inspection advised.
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass26,211 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,211 miles
    Test number
    336406711362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,561 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,561 miles
    Test number
    890876410382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,500 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,500 miles
    Test number
    193578829358
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass22,500 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,500 miles
    Test number
    722248829390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,251 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,251 miles
    Test number
    940124619035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,588 miles
    Test number
    242641428089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 TDV

Does LM54 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 TDV expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TDV?
The MOT on LM54 TDV expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 TDV done?
LM54 TDV was recorded at 82,982 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 4,169 miles a year.
Has LM54 TDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TDV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 TDV 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 TDV find?
LM54 TDV failed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; offside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 7 more.

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