Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LM54 ZXEMOT history
LM54 ZXE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,983 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 102,983 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,071 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 ZXE
- 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
- 25 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 ZXE was last recorded at 102,983 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 101,337 miles · 16 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,646 miles
- Average per year
- 5,071 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,983 miles
- 2024 – 101,337 miles
- 2023 – 98,797 miles
- 2022 – 95,329 miles
- 2021 – 91,103 miles
- 2020 – 87,069 miles
- 2019 – 78,576 miles
- 2018 – 62,867 miles
- 2017 – 49,666 miles
- 2015 – 48,297 miles
- 2014 – 47,776 miles
- 2013 – 45,646 miles
- 2012 – 41,317 miles
- 2011 – 27,330 miles
- 2010 – 20,364 miles
- 2009 – 16,670 miles
- 2008 – 13,855 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,983 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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 system corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,983 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 102,983 miles
- Test number
- 297829052518
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,337 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 101,337 miles
- Test number
- 417916024198
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail101,336 miles (+2,539)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,336 miles
- Test number
- 894752544464
- 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))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass98,797 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 98,797 miles
- Test number
- 418364600590
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,797 miles (+3,468)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,797 miles
- Test number
- 409521305766
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,329 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 95,329 miles
- Test number
- 434725599844
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Fail95,329 miles (+4,226)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,329 miles
- Test number
- 228335834080
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Pass91,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 91,103 miles
- Test number
- 186094431686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,103 miles (+4,034)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,103 miles
- Test number
- 221896362225
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,069 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 87,069 miles
- Test number
- 402993830921
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight splitting at inner ends and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer box rusty
- AdvisoryLong travel on foot brake pedal and handbrake lever and overall just legal
Fail87,069 miles (+8,493)2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,069 miles
- Test number
- 682504491667
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to specs (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight splitting at inner ends and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer box rusty
- AdvisoryLong travel on foot brake pedal and handbrake lever and overall just legal
Pass78,576 miles (+15,709)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 78,576 miles
- Test number
- 854021155142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,867 miles (+13,201)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 62,867 miles
- Test number
- 979823661472
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side walls pearshied
Pass49,666 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 49,666 miles
- Test number
- 593025534037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail49,666 miles (+1,369)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,666 miles
- Test number
- 382749947838
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,297 miles (+521)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 48,297 miles
- Test number
- 338572812014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 47,776 miles
- Test number
- 806772274278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,776 miles (+2,130)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,776 miles
- Test number
- 197520874236
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine mangement light on
Pass45,646 miles (+4,329)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 45,646 miles
- Test number
- 367441583481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,317 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 41,317 miles
- Test number
- 916945562269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,317 miles (+13,987)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,317 miles
- Test number
- 317005862400
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,330 miles
- Test number
- 368155841126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,330 miles (+6,966)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,330 miles
- Test number
- 405144941154
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass20,364 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 20,364 miles
- Test number
- 514211420114
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail20,364 miles (+3,694)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,364 miles
- Test number
- 782441320197
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass16,670 miles (+2,815)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 16,670 miles
- Test number
- 320256009153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,855 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 13,855 miles
- Test number
- 382565188091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about LM54 ZXE
- Does LM54 ZXE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 ZXE expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 ZXE?
- The MOT on LM54 ZXE expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 ZXE done?
- LM54 ZXE was recorded at 102,983 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,071 miles a year.
- Has LM54 ZXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 ZXE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM54 ZXE 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 ZXE find?
- LM54 ZXE passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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