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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 UGYMOT history

LM54 UGY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

LM54 UGY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
113,200 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UGY
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
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UGY was last recorded at 113,200 miles on 9 May 2023, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,159 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
5,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,200 miles
  • 2022 – 90,795 miles
  • 2020 – 88,150 miles
  • 2019 – 80,787 miles
  • 2018 – 77,027 miles
  • 2017 – 73,133 miles
  • 2016 – 70,089 miles
  • 2015 – 67,501 miles
  • 2014 – 65,403 miles
  • 2013 – 63,354 miles
  • 2012 – 60,059 miles
  • 2011 – 53,516 miles
  • 2010 – 46,577 miles
  • 2009 – 38,470 miles
  • 2008 – 29,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,200 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    113,200 miles
    Test number
    842877289526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail113,159 miles (+22,364)2 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,159 miles
    Test number
    794033799849
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass90,795 miles (+2,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,795 miles
    Test number
    860112083094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,150 miles (+7,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,150 miles
    Test number
    137086751824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front needs attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge needs attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,787 miles
    Test number
    522092616803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,786 miles (+3,759)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,786 miles
    Test number
    305256025242
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,027 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,027 miles
    Test number
    475400541208
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray Insecure
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail77,027 miles (+3,894)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,027 miles
    Test number
    870417328127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray Insecure
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass73,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,133 miles
    Test number
    104598794979
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail73,133 miles (+3,044)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,133 miles
    Test number
    909800692605
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass70,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    378613329325
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail70,089 miles (+2,588)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    523924690644
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass67,501 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,501 miles
    Test number
    407500135098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,403 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,403 miles
    Test number
    426537924091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront underguard broken and hanging down.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing.
    • NoteRear brakes very noisey.

  15. Fail65,403 miles (+2,049)3 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,403 miles
    Test number
    577197324034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront underguard broken and hanging down.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing.
    • NoteRear brakes very noisey.

  16. Pass63,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,354 miles
    Test number
    528559123088
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail63,354 miles (+3,295)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,354 miles
    Test number
    168249223030
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass60,059 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    176610922000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,516 miles (+6,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,516 miles
    Test number
    979910511011
    • NoteSPARE TYRE LOW IN PRESSURE.

  20. Fail46,577 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,577 miles
    Test number
    991592610084
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass46,577 miles (+8,107)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,577 miles
    Test number
    420472310054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,470 miles
    Test number
    720614719018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,470 miles (+9,412)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,470 miles
    Test number
    914654319062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass29,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    794141528096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 UGY

Does LM54 UGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 UGY expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UGY?
The MOT on LM54 UGY expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 UGY done?
LM54 UGY was recorded at 113,200 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 5,501 miles a year.
Has LM54 UGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UGY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 UGY 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 UGY find?
LM54 UGY passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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