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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 TWGMOT history

LM54 TWG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 57,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LM54 TWG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
57,017 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 TWG was last recorded at 57,017 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,740 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,277 miles
Average per year
2,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,017 miles
  • 2025 – 52,740 miles
  • 2024 – 50,846 miles
  • 2023 – 47,683 miles
  • 2021 – 42,283 miles
  • 2020 – 35,086 miles
  • 2019 – 20,342 miles
  • 2018 – 16,052 miles
  • 2017 – 15,112 miles
  • 2016 – 13,445 miles
  • 2015 – 11,520 miles
  • 2014 – 10,764 miles
  • 2013 – 10,048 miles
  • 2012 – 9,518 miles
  • 2011 – 8,877 miles
  • 2010 – 8,233 miles
  • 2009 – 7,489 miles
  • 2008 – 6,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,017 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,017 miles (+4,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    778082132912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass52,740 miles (+21)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,740 miles
    Test number
    284278498879
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  3. Fail52,719 miles (+1,873)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,719 miles
    Test number
    152729003791
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass50,846 miles (+3,163)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    50,846 miles
    Test number
    989794399382
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass47,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    47,683 miles
    Test number
    518643349229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail47,681 miles (+5,398)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,681 miles
    Test number
    265056404059
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass42,283 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    514018510607
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail42,283 miles (+7,197)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    159413811847
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass35,086 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,086 miles
    Test number
    398245978032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,085 miles (+14,743)5 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,085 miles
    Test number
    750203432062
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  11. Pass20,342 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    20,342 miles
    Test number
    569413119410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  12. Fail20,339 miles (+4,287)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,339 miles
    Test number
    264172232270
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  13. Pass16,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    16,052 miles
    Test number
    329082365903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked/perished

  14. Fail16,052 miles (+940)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,052 miles
    Test number
    316996446967
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked/perished

  15. Pass15,112 miles (+1,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    15,112 miles
    Test number
    888609956230
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass13,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    13,445 miles
    Test number
    809716882177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,445 miles (+1,925)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,445 miles
    Test number
    947557300046
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass11,520 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    11,520 miles
    Test number
    158439425461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass10,764 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    10,764 miles
    Test number
    169133514474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,048 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    10,048 miles
    Test number
    785635613086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,518 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    9,518 miles
    Test number
    487592812017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,877 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    8,877 miles
    Test number
    417604511029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,233 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    8,233 miles
    Test number
    212524010010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,489 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    7,489 miles
    Test number
    454218629041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    6,259 miles
    Test number
    594251038003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 TWG

Does LM54 TWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 TWG is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TWG?
The MOT on LM54 TWG is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 TWG done?
LM54 TWG was recorded at 57,017 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,780 miles a year.
Has LM54 TWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TWG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 TWG 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 TWG find?
LM54 TWG passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear coil spring corroded both side.

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