Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LM54 ZPZMOT history
LM54 ZPZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 188,414 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,233 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 ZPZ
- 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
- 17 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 ZPZ was last recorded at 188,414 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 185,683 miles · 14 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,731 miles
- Average per year
- 8,233 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,414 miles
- 2025 – 185,683 miles
- 2024 – 182,970 miles
- 2023 – 179,555 miles
- 2022 – 175,442 miles
- 2021 – 170,964 miles
- 2020 – 167,288 miles
- 2019 – 160,952 miles
- 2018 – 153,803 miles
- 2017 – 147,101 miles
- 2016 – 137,950 miles
- 2015 – 129,449 miles
- 2014 – 119,666 miles
- 2013 – 107,374 miles
- 2012 – 96,085 miles
- 2011 – 82,775 miles
- 2010 – 69,481 miles
- 2009 – 56,054 miles
- 2008 – 40,900 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,414 miles
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding/bubbling
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.
Undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside sill weakened- not yet holed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear heat shield not fully secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,414 miles (+2,731)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 188,414 miles
- Test number
- 415613476964
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding/bubbling
Pass185,683 miles (+2,713)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 185,683 miles
- Test number
- 265121948435
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass182,970 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 182,970 miles
- Test number
- 230123169913
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail182,970 miles (+3,415)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,970 miles
- Test number
- 457176553946
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass179,555 miles (+4,113)4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 179,555 miles
- Test number
- 533928220480
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside sill weakened- not yet holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front cv joint has some play
- AdvisoryRear heat shield not fully secure
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Pass175,442 miles (+4,478)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 175,442 miles
- Test number
- 475019606118
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill weakened- not yet holed
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield not fully secure
Pass170,964 miles (+3,676)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 170,964 miles
- Test number
- 921100839966
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass167,288 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 167,288 miles
- Test number
- 222495369460
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Fail167,256 miles (+6,304)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,256 miles
- Test number
- 497311086234
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge and perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Pass160,952 miles (+7,149)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 160,952 miles
- Test number
- 625828594090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Pass153,803 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 153,803 miles
- Test number
- 102898176707
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight o/s/r brake bind
Fail153,803 miles (+6,702)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,803 miles
- Test number
- 296119712282
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight o/s/r brake bind
Pass147,101 miles (+9,151)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 147,101 miles
- Test number
- 844236484551
- AdvisorySLIGHT O/S/R BIND
Pass137,950 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 137,950 miles
- Test number
- 251462569570
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding.
Fail137,949 miles (+8,500)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,949 miles
- Test number
- 369496676947
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding.
Pass129,449 miles (+9,783)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 129,449 miles
- Test number
- 887008645020
- NoteO/s c/v boot clip needs replacement.
Pass119,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 119,666 miles
- Test number
- 696283644020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,661 miles (+12,287)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,661 miles
- Test number
- 247783544084
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass107,374 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 107,374 miles
- Test number
- 948499833005
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail107,370 miles (+11,285)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,370 miles
- Test number
- 599539033035
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass96,085 miles (+13,310)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 96,085 miles
- Test number
- 237254532012
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass82,775 miles (+13,294)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 82,775 miles
- Test number
- 755309731011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,481 miles (+13,427)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 69,481 miles
- Test number
- 252383840078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,054 miles (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 56,054 miles
- Test number
- 723544849080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,869 miles (+14,969)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,869 miles
- Test number
- 860497439002
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 40,900 miles
- Test number
- 500856148009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 ZPZ
- Does LM54 ZPZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ZPZ is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 ZPZ?
- The MOT on LM54 ZPZ is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 ZPZ done?
- LM54 ZPZ was recorded at 188,414 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,233 miles a year.
- Has LM54 ZPZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 ZPZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM54 ZPZ 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 ZPZ find?
- LM54 ZPZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; centre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded, and 5 more.
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