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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 TXGMOT history

LM54 TXG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

LM54 TXG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
162,441 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 TXG was last recorded at 162,441 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 9,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2018: 124,175 miles, lower than 137,454 miles on 2 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,684 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,757 miles
Average per year
8,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,441 miles
  • 2022 – 152,684 miles
  • 2020 – 142,045 miles
  • 2019 – 135,695 miles
  • 2018 – 124,175 miles
  • 2017 – 137,454 miles
  • 2016 – 102,298 miles
  • 2015 – 91,647 miles
  • 2014 – 76,799 miles
  • 2013 – 69,069 miles
  • 2012 – 62,085 miles
  • 2010 – 52,169 miles
  • 2009 – 45,211 miles
  • 2008 – 25,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,441 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,441 miles (+9,757)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    162,441 miles
    Test number
    710444631659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,684 miles
    Test number
    273974966395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,684 miles (+10,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,684 miles
    Test number
    818191975377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass142,045 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,045 miles
    Test number
    462139934362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail142,045 miles (+6,350)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,045 miles
    Test number
    341395971459
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,695 miles (+11,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,695 miles
    Test number
    119028248991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass124,175 miles (-13,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,175 miles
    Test number
    287541818240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,454 miles
    Test number
    437256528510
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail111,197 miles (+8,899)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,197 miles
    Test number
    795616035990
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass102,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,298 miles
    Test number
    313586834814
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  11. Fail102,298 miles (+10,651)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,298 miles
    Test number
    496633205862
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  12. Pass91,647 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,647 miles
    Test number
    699008456038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box xorroded

  13. Fail91,644 miles (+6,073)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    105655387806
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box xorroded

  14. Pass85,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,571 miles
    Test number
    358732625094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,571 miles (+8,772)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,571 miles
    Test number
    898192525061
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked

  16. Pass76,799 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    337535534017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,069 miles (+6,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,069 miles
    Test number
    927216923001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,085 miles
    Test number
    425037012097
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail62,085 miles (+9,916)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,085 miles
    Test number
    177207312439
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass52,169 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    753146550329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,147 miles (+6,936)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    870545340361
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,211 miles (+8,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,211 miles
    Test number
    770749149309
    • Note2 bulbs in high level brake light not working

  23. Pass36,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,648 miles
    Test number
    682429209046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,648 miles (+10,837)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,648 miles
    Test number
    660049309030
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass25,811 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,811 miles
    Test number
    282372738013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHand brake needs adjusting.

Questions about LM54 TXG

Does LM54 TXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 TXG expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TXG?
The MOT on LM54 TXG expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 TXG done?
LM54 TXG was recorded at 162,441 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 8,993 miles a year.
Has LM54 TXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TXG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 TXG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 TXG find?
LM54 TXG passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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