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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,200 cc

LM54 ZVRMOT history

LM54 ZVR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

LM54 ZVR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
130,493 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ZVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ZVR was last recorded at 130,493 miles on 6 May 2025, 3,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,959 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,534 miles
Average per year
5,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,493 miles
  • 2024 – 126,959 miles
  • 2023 – 123,194 miles
  • 2022 – 118,602 miles
  • 2021 – 113,515 miles
  • 2020 – 93,293 miles
  • 2019 – 78,214 miles
  • 2018 – 73,498 miles
  • 2017 – 69,476 miles
  • 2016 – 64,518 miles
  • 2015 – 61,017 miles
  • 2014 – 57,650 miles
  • 2013 – 54,319 miles
  • 2012 – 49,858 miles
  • 2011 – 46,069 miles
  • 2010 – 41,446 miles
  • 2009 – 35,021 miles
  • 2008 – 28,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,493 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,493 miles
    Test number
    336102642775
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail130,493 miles (+3,534)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,493 miles
    Test number
    666404991126
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass126,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,959 miles
    Test number
    422625654732
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer edge wear and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wear
  4. Fail126,937 miles (+3,743)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,937 miles
    Test number
    978469290264
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer edge wear and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wear
  5. Pass123,194 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,194 miles
    Test number
    248457179843
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail123,175 miles (+4,573)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,175 miles
    Test number
    459913996522
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass118,602 miles (+5,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,602 miles
    Test number
    321653729747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass113,515 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,515 miles
    Test number
    695615916602
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
  9. Fail113,515 miles (+20,222)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,515 miles
    Test number
    628837186397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
  10. Pass93,293 miles (+15,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    135502245375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass78,214 miles (+4,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    145615096548
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded, but not blowing.
  12. Pass73,498 miles (+4,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,498 miles
    Test number
    838353742740
    • AdvisoryFront tyre inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded , but not blowing
  13. Pass69,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,476 miles
    Test number
    957427628378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Fail69,476 miles (+4,958)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,476 miles
    Test number
    745681718476
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass64,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,518 miles
    Test number
    429336137747
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer losing outer skin
  16. Fail64,518 miles (+3,501)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,518 miles
    Test number
    120755867104
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer losing outer skin
  17. Pass61,017 miles (+3,367)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,017 miles
    Test number
    449002645071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust in rusty condition
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen
  18. Pass57,650 miles (+3,331)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    318220354057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass54,319 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    648622443092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    317392732069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,858 miles (+3,789)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    246851532039
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass46,069 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    328335631099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,446 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,446 miles
    Test number
    413145150026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,021 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,021 miles
    Test number
    660446459024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,361 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,361 miles
    Test number
    222089558090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,091 miles
    Test number
    910054508024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ZVR

Does LM54 ZVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ZVR expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ZVR?
The MOT on LM54 ZVR expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ZVR done?
LM54 ZVR was recorded at 130,493 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 5,965 miles a year.
Has LM54 ZVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ZVR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 ZVR 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 ZVR find?
LM54 ZVR passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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