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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 UEXMOT history

LM54 UEX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LM54 UEX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,535 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UEX
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
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UEX was last recorded at 82,535 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 7,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,349 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,186 miles
Average per year
3,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,535 miles
  • 2025 – 75,349 miles
  • 2024 – 71,479 miles
  • 2023 – 66,862 miles
  • 2022 – 62,307 miles
  • 2021 – 48,674 miles
  • 2020 – 42,654 miles
  • 2019 – 37,166 miles
  • 2018 – 32,922 miles
  • 2016 – 31,428 miles
  • 2015 – 29,631 miles
  • 2014 – 27,752 miles
  • 2013 – 25,655 miles
  • 2012 – 21,868 miles
  • 2011 – 19,691 miles
  • 2010 – 16,623 miles
  • 2008 – 13,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,535 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,535 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,535 miles
    Test number
    210843455806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,349 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,349 miles
    Test number
    598353300266
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail75,349 miles (+3,870)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,349 miles
    Test number
    917683491536
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass71,479 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,479 miles
    Test number
    646797519622
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail71,479 miles (+4,617)1 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,479 miles
    Test number
    947311431766
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,862 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,862 miles
    Test number
    181051480664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail66,857 miles (+4,550)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    948341065033
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass62,307 miles (+13,633)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,307 miles
    Test number
    287959298717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,674 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,674 miles
    Test number
    731881791276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    554407795305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,654 miles (+5,488)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    981087602052
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass37,166 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,166 miles
    Test number
    532900101441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    741958171166
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail32,922 miles (+1,494)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    850047835693
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,428 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,428 miles
    Test number
    568219497605
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  16. Fail31,414 miles (+1,783)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,414 miles
    Test number
    951994899656
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort Foot (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass29,631 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,631 miles
    Test number
    317103726310
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail29,598 miles (+1,846)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,598 miles
    Test number
    916331824090
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass27,752 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    705422544357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,751 miles (+2,096)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,751 miles
    Test number
    868490844313
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass25,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,655 miles
    Test number
    228455943350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,655 miles (+1,852)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,655 miles
    Test number
    717355043348
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass23,803 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,803 miles
    Test number
    787195713059
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass21,868 miles (+2,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,868 miles
    Test number
    207659502017
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass19,691 miles (+3,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,691 miles
    Test number
    117571081067
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass16,623 miles (+3,206)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,623 miles
    Test number
    323951420003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteShort cut in tread of offside rear tyre

  27. Pass13,417 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,417 miles
    Test number
    703107248398
    • NoteAll 4 tyres have cracks on the outer sidewalls. No cords exposed.
    • NoteUnable to check nearside and offside rear seat belts as seat are occupied by child seat assemblies.

Questions about LM54 UEX

Does LM54 UEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 UEX is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UEX?
The MOT on LM54 UEX is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 UEX done?
LM54 UEX was recorded at 82,535 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 3,989 miles a year.
Has LM54 UEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UEX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 UEX 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 UEX find?
LM54 UEX passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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