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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LM54 TWWMOT history

LM54 TWW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LM54 TWW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,370 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TWW
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
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 TWW was last recorded at 120,370 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,530 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,840 miles
Average per year
5,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,370 miles
  • 2025 – 117,530 miles
  • 2024 – 114,005 miles
  • 2023 – 109,936 miles
  • 2022 – 106,804 miles
  • 2021 – 103,427 miles
  • 2020 – 100,698 miles
  • 2019 – 96,034 miles
  • 2018 – 88,016 miles
  • 2017 – 81,684 miles
  • 2016 – 74,584 miles
  • 2015 – 68,828 miles
  • 2014 – 61,922 miles
  • 2013 – 53,807 miles
  • 2012 – 46,256 miles
  • 2011 – 37,877 miles
  • 2010 – 30,974 miles
  • 2009 – 23,099 miles
  • 2008 – 15,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,370 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fitted incorrectly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,370 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,370 miles
    Test number
    515629797489
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,370 miles (+2,840)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,370 miles
    Test number
    218281301709
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,530 miles (+9)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,530 miles
    Test number
    766239668683
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,521 miles (+3,516)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,521 miles
    Test number
    709058734230
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fitted incorrectly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,005 miles (+4,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,005 miles
    Test number
    979627430151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,936 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,936 miles
    Test number
    473850179693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,804 miles
    Test number
    116482593407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail106,804 miles (+3,377)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,804 miles
    Test number
    662994705017
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    207963121650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,427 miles (+2,729)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    508441278218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,698 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,698 miles
    Test number
    806174907493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,034 miles (+8,018)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,034 miles
    Test number
    553001763419
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inner and outer tread
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe leaking nearside

  13. Pass88,016 miles (+6,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,016 miles
    Test number
    400251829346
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low at edges of tread and cracking evident
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread and cracking evident
    • AdvisorySlight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

  14. Pass81,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,684 miles
    Test number
    166643479495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,684 miles (+7,100)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,684 miles
    Test number
    642555362983
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass74,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    820706843413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,584 miles (+5,756)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    378373269178
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass68,828 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,828 miles
    Test number
    956512025005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail68,696 miles (+6,774)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    235205215067
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass61,922 miles (+8,115)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,922 miles
    Test number
    997391714086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteWear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

  21. Pass53,807 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,807 miles
    Test number
    237932713070
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust system corrosion evident
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low tread

  22. Fail53,807 miles (+7,551)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,807 miles
    Test number
    708982013031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust system corrosion evident
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low tread

  23. Pass46,256 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,256 miles
    Test number
    185623612460
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low tread
    • NotePossible nearside front brake pads low
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteWear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

  24. Fail46,220 miles (+8,343)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    939053012091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low tread
    • NotePossible nearside front brake pads low
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteWear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

  25. Pass37,877 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    689356101034
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bald on inside edge.

  26. Fail37,877 miles (+6,903)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    916626801003
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bald on inside edge.

  27. Pass30,974 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,974 miles
    Test number
    813232510089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,099 miles (+7,905)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,099 miles
    Test number
    411103029049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,194 miles
    Test number
    853052918018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 TWW

Does LM54 TWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 TWW is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TWW?
The MOT on LM54 TWW is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 TWW done?
LM54 TWW was recorded at 120,370 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,835 miles a year.
Has LM54 TWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TWW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 TWW 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 TWW find?
LM54 TWW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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