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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 ZVPMOT history

LM54 ZVP is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 80,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LM54 ZVP black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,611 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ZVP
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
14 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ZVP was last recorded at 80,611 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,458 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
3,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,611 miles
  • 2025 – 76,030 miles
  • 2024 – 71,320 miles
  • 2023 – 66,838 miles
  • 2022 – 60,045 miles
  • 2021 – 57,105 miles
  • 2020 – 55,544 miles
  • 2019 – 53,363 miles
  • 2018 – 50,325 miles
  • 2017 – 47,259 miles
  • 2016 – 43,299 miles
  • 2015 – 39,555 miles
  • 2014 – 34,853 miles
  • 2013 – 30,113 miles
  • 2012 – 25,645 miles
  • 2011 – 23,260 miles
  • 2010 – 20,631 miles
  • 2009 – 16,710 miles
  • 2008 – 13,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,611 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fault on rear fog light tell tale in dashboard.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,611 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,611 miles
    Test number
    990557016385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,458 miles (+4,428)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,458 miles
    Test number
    650040561395
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,030 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    176801832439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail75,988 miles (+4,668)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    408629396551
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,320 miles
    Test number
    473360631654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,320 miles (+4,482)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,320 miles
    Test number
    529231668022
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,838 miles (+6,793)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    681391873699
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass60,045 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,045 miles
    Test number
    310986150485
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFault on rear fog light tell tale in dashboard.

  9. Fail60,004 miles (+2,899)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    412298902865
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFault on rear fog light tell tale in dashboard.

  10. Pass57,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    882913400993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail57,105 miles (+1,561)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    603895464641
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass55,544 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,544 miles
    Test number
    986541534223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit of 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has excessive travel

  13. Fail55,521 miles (+2,158)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,521 miles
    Test number
    419354374961
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit of 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has excessive travel

  14. Pass53,363 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    53,363 miles
    Test number
    414739602893
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail53,363 miles (+3,038)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,363 miles
    Test number
    136293228477
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass50,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    463907765296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,325 miles (+3,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    962611802894
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass47,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,259 miles
    Test number
    609414741594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail47,259 miles (+3,960)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,259 miles
    Test number
    486717429318
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,299 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,299 miles
    Test number
    419269034943
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low inner edge [185/60R14]
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre badly perishing

  21. Fail43,299 miles (+3,744)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,299 miles
    Test number
    118286280091
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low inner edge [185/60R14]
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre badly perishing

  22. Pass39,555 miles (+4,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,555 miles
    Test number
    296572115408
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail34,853 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,853 miles
    Test number
    586740424114
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass34,853 miles (+4,740)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,853 miles
    Test number
    867390824186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  25. Pass30,113 miles (+4,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,113 miles
    Test number
    715930073197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass25,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,645 miles
    Test number
    769991832127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,645 miles (+2,385)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,645 miles
    Test number
    137160132103
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  28. Pass23,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,260 miles
    Test number
    446964851090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail23,260 miles (+2,629)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,260 miles
    Test number
    415563651068
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Fail20,631 miles (+3,921)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,631 miles
    Test number
    861522050142
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  31. Pass16,710 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,710 miles
    Test number
    282464049043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass13,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,242 miles
    Test number
    931072458023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ZVP

Does LM54 ZVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ZVP is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ZVP?
The MOT on LM54 ZVP is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 ZVP done?
LM54 ZVP was recorded at 80,611 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,716 miles a year.
Has LM54 ZVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ZVP has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 ZVP 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 ZVP find?
LM54 ZVP passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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