Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LM54 ZWTMOT history
LM54 ZWT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 113,698 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,714 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 ZWT
- 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
- 19 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 ZWT was last recorded at 113,698 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 112,200 miles · 29 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,498 miles
- Average per year
- 4,714 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,698 miles
- 2022 – 112,200 miles
- 2021 – 105,268 miles
- 2020 – 101,055 miles
- 2019 – 97,893 miles
- 2018 – 86,631 miles
- 2017 – 79,417 miles
- 2016 – 71,780 miles
- 2015 – 66,895 miles
- 2014 – 64,922 miles
- 2013 – 60,404 miles
- 2011 – 50,152 miles
- 2010 – 41,772 miles
- 2009 – 35,698 miles
- 2008 – 29,348 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,698 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,698 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 113,698 miles
- Test number
- 652610190497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
Fail113,698 miles (+1,498)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,698 miles
- Test number
- 708115019655
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
Pass112,200 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 112,200 miles
- Test number
- 118651844581
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,183 miles (+6,915)9 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,183 miles
- Test number
- 513245998994
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake insecure Hose (1.1.21 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,268 miles (+4,213)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 105,268 miles
- Test number
- 449470147189
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll coil springs & shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass101,055 miles (+3,162)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 101,055 miles
- Test number
- 164898436201
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass97,893 miles (+3,673)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,893 miles
- Test number
- 603254693499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,220 miles (+7,589)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 94,220 miles
- Test number
- 617605368929
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,631 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 86,631 miles
- Test number
- 165122104262
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail86,630 miles (+7,213)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,630 miles
- Test number
- 878996293795
- DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass79,417 miles (+7,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 79,417 miles
- Test number
- 560202674194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,780 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 71,780 miles
- Test number
- 811525200428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm 185-60-14 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
Fail71,780 miles (+4,885)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,780 miles
- Test number
- 353505539417
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-60-14 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm 185-60-14 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass66,895 miles (+1,973)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 66,895 miles
- Test number
- 476583605143
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,922 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 64,922 miles
- Test number
- 427177894061
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,922 miles (+4,518)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,922 miles
- Test number
- 807277594027
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear non obligatory side light not working
Pass60,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 60,404 miles
- Test number
- 365491883090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,404 miles (+10,252)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,404 miles
- Test number
- 297068373025
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 50,152 miles
- Test number
- 336671951410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,152 miles (+8,380)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,152 miles
- Test number
- 368431651456
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,772 miles (+6,074)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 41,772 miles
- Test number
- 231516990493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,698 miles (+6,350)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 35,698 miles
- Test number
- 114000179467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 29,348 miles
- Test number
- 123405268452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 ZWT
- Does LM54 ZWT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ZWT is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 ZWT?
- The MOT on LM54 ZWT is valid until 25 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 ZWT done?
- LM54 ZWT was recorded at 113,698 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
- Has LM54 ZWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 ZWT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM54 ZWT 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 ZWT find?
- LM54 ZWT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre side walls perished; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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