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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.

LM54 WLS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass121,387 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 2022

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass88,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,102 miles
    Test number
    214050842712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass68,446 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,446 miles
    Test number
    896748851716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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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