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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 ZVUMOT history

LM54 ZVU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LM54 ZVU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
57,981 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ZVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ZVU was last recorded at 57,981 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,232 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,749 miles
Average per year
2,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,981 miles
  • 2025 – 55,232 miles
  • 2024 – 50,169 miles
  • 2023 – 46,307 miles
  • 2022 – 41,319 miles
  • 2021 – 36,074 miles
  • 2020 – 32,910 miles
  • 2019 – 32,466 miles
  • 2018 – 31,870 miles
  • 2017 – 31,254 miles
  • 2016 – 30,605 miles
  • 2015 – 29,907 miles
  • 2014 – 29,050 miles
  • 2013 – 27,038 miles
  • 2012 – 24,442 miles
  • 2011 – 20,615 miles
  • 2010 – 17,637 miles
  • 2009 – 13,257 miles
  • 2008 – 9,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,981 miles
  • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust is rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front discs are worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,981 miles (+2,749)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    571809118677
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass55,232 miles (+5,063)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,232 miles
    Test number
    941595306460
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  3. Pass50,169 miles (+3,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,169 miles
    Test number
    370834227772
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,307 miles (+4,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,307 miles
    Test number
    981141385015
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES TYRE FRONT LOW (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass41,319 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    374902066355
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail41,194 miles (+5,120)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,194 miles
    Test number
    789449228634
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass36,074 miles (+3,164)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,074 miles
    Test number
    235144764459
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass32,910 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,910 miles
    Test number
    812141808546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,466 miles (+596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,466 miles
    Test number
    892930608593
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear brake rise slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryWear noted on both front brake disc
    • AdvisoryO/s/f antiroll bar link upper dust cover starting to split

  10. Pass31,870 miles (+616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,870 miles
    Test number
    261724751713
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes are soft (old type consul bushes)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are starting to perish

  11. Pass31,254 miles (+649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    498144217295
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

  12. Pass30,605 miles (+698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,605 miles
    Test number
    829089442042
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is perished and worn to 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryWet test

  13. Pass29,907 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,907 miles
    Test number
    168558065444
    • NoteWear noted on both front brake disc

  14. Fail29,907 miles (+857)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,907 miles
    Test number
    785698665055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteWear noted on both front brake disc

  15. Pass29,050 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,050 miles
    Test number
    459527804039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,038 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,038 miles
    Test number
    189307003438
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass27,038 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,038 miles
    Test number
    379187903047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,442 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,442 miles
    Test number
    249853602045
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,442 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,442 miles
    Test number
    419723802051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,615 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,615 miles
    Test number
    809700711078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,637 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    410428200010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,257 miles (+3,818)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,257 miles
    Test number
    121660929468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,439 miles
    Test number
    233734718008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ZVU

Does LM54 ZVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ZVU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ZVU?
The MOT on LM54 ZVU is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 ZVU done?
LM54 ZVU was recorded at 57,981 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,668 miles a year.
Has LM54 ZVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ZVU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 ZVU 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 ZVU find?
LM54 ZVU passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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