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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM54 ZPKMOT history

LM54 ZPK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

LM54 ZPK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
79,934 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ZPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ZPK was last recorded at 79,934 miles on 4 May 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,930 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,934 miles
  • 2022 – 69,165 miles
  • 2021 – 57,401 miles
  • 2020 – 51,452 miles
  • 2018 – 51,327 miles
  • 2017 – 49,909 miles
  • 2016 – 31,281 miles
  • 2015 – 31,044 miles
  • 2014 – 29,250 miles
  • 2013 – 26,238 miles
  • 2012 – 23,089 miles
  • 2011 – 19,873 miles
  • 2010 – 16,995 miles
  • 2009 – 14,164 miles
  • 2008 – 10,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,934 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all removed at time off testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes starting to split and separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,934 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    392410627686
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all removed at time off test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes starting to split and separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,930 miles (+10,765)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    488339470219
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all removed at time off test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes starting to split and separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,165 miles (+11,764)5 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    887359375362
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,401 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,401 miles
    Test number
    790063046698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,397 miles (+5,945)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,397 miles
    Test number
    719522341426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

  6. Pass51,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    975868905210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,452 miles (+125)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    868478728035
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass51,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,327 miles
    Test number
    337922821445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,327 miles (+1,418)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,327 miles
    Test number
    770323475370
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass49,909 miles (+18,628)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,909 miles
    Test number
    205498404396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,281 miles
    Test number
    176349383626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,281 miles (+237)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,281 miles
    Test number
    659703021326
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass31,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,044 miles
    Test number
    935847125071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail31,044 miles (+1,794)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,044 miles
    Test number
    135966325000
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass29,250 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,250 miles
    Test number
    778245034015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail29,238 miles (+3,000)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,238 miles
    Test number
    336551134023
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  17. Pass26,238 miles (+3,149)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    145614823480
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

  18. Pass23,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    885106222071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,089 miles (+3,216)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    936186322020
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass19,873 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,873 miles
    Test number
    397817921043
    • NoteAdvise front no plate
    • NoteAdvise handbrake travel

  21. Fail19,873 miles (+2,878)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,873 miles
    Test number
    658227021096
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise front no plate
    • NoteAdvise handbrake travel

  22. Pass16,995 miles (+2,831)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,995 miles
    Test number
    551836920098
    • NoteAdvise front no plate
    • NoteAdvise handbrake travel
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre

  23. Pass14,164 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,164 miles
    Test number
    191724949024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    10,874 miles
    Test number
    723298328031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail10,874 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,874 miles
    Test number
    844178428068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LM54 ZPK

Does LM54 ZPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ZPK expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ZPK?
The MOT on LM54 ZPK expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ZPK done?
LM54 ZPK was recorded at 79,934 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 4,525 miles a year.
Has LM54 ZPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ZPK has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 ZPK 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 ZPK find?
LM54 ZPK passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all removed at time off test, and 1 more.

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