
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc
LM54 WLSMOT history
LM54 WLS is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,387 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 121,387 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 WLS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 WLS was last recorded at 121,387 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,977 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,410 miles
- Average per year
- 8,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,387 miles
- 2024 – 119,977 miles
- 2023 – 115,341 miles
- 2022 – 108,984 miles
- 2020 – 88,102 miles
- 2019 – 80,415 miles
- 2018 – 68,446 miles
- 2017 – 57,840 miles
- 2016 – 48,127 miles
- 2015 – 37,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,387 miles (+1,410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 121,387 miles
- Test number
- 525801022542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,977 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 119,977 miles
- Test number
- 992447332856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail119,977 miles (+14)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,977 miles
- Test number
- 579392916409
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail119,963 miles (+4,622)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,963 miles
- Test number
- 513519104715
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction also coil light part blancked and flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever
Pass115,341 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 115,341 miles
- Test number
- 719662567942
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,341 miles (+6,357)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,341 miles
- Test number
- 750111434327
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,984 miles (+10,851)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 108,984 miles
- Test number
- 998663798669
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,133 miles (+10,031)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 98,133 miles
- Test number
- 268648968351
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front upper top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 88,102 miles
- Test number
- 214050842712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,102 miles (+7,687)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,102 miles
- Test number
- 914064959605
- 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))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,415 miles (+11,969)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 80,415 miles
- Test number
- 604143375290
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle joint tube. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass68,446 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 68,446 miles
- Test number
- 896748851716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,445 miles (+10,605)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,445 miles
- Test number
- 370608050975
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass57,840 miles (+9,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 57,840 miles
- Test number
- 950977298798
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,127 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 48,127 miles
- Test number
- 886141349167
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCut on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall no ply or cord exposed
Fail48,125 miles (+10,521)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,125 miles
- Test number
- 864955907636
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCut on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall no ply or cord exposed
Pass37,604 miles (+9,931)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 37,604 miles
- Test number
- 969468907163
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted in rear
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail
Pass27,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 27,673 miles
- Test number
- 937857005031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 WLS
- Does LM54 WLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 WLS is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 WLS?
- The MOT on LM54 WLS is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 WLS done?
- LM54 WLS was recorded at 121,387 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,652 miles a year.
- Has LM54 WLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 WLS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM54 WLS 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 WLS find?
- LM54 WLS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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