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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 ZXJMOT history

LM54 ZXJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LM54 ZXJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,461 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ZXJ
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 valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ZXJ was last recorded at 139,461 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 3,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,050 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,411 miles
Average per year
5,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,461 miles
  • 2025 – 136,050 miles
  • 2024 – 133,940 miles
  • 2021 – 128,001 miles
  • 2020 – 122,455 miles
  • 2019 – 111,200 miles
  • 2018 – 101,913 miles
  • 2017 – 89,938 miles
  • 2016 – 83,154 miles
  • 2015 – 75,432 miles
  • 2014 – 67,083 miles
  • 2013 – 62,957 miles
  • 2012 – 60,345 miles
  • 2011 – 60,342 miles
  • 2010 – 56,116 miles
  • 2009 – 46,133 miles
  • 2008 – 34,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,461 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front number plate damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nail in nearside rear tyre.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak from gearbox area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear wiper blade split.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,461 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,461 miles
    Test number
    145979204290
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail139,461 miles (+3,411)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,461 miles
    Test number
    275785158743
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass136,050 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,050 miles
    Test number
    547556769107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail136,018 miles (+2,078)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,018 miles
    Test number
    389984019014
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,940 miles (+5,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,940 miles
    Test number
    599338196029
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,001 miles (+5,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,001 miles
    Test number
    761121792091
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,455 miles
    Test number
    816960361929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,455 miles (+11,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,455 miles
    Test number
    165491482240
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass111,200 miles (+9,287)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,200 miles
    Test number
    304669323804
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass101,913 miles (+11,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,913 miles
    Test number
    160961215171
    • AdvisoryE.M.L light on

  11. Pass89,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,938 miles
    Test number
    189659170930
    • AdvisoryE.M.L. on
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition

  12. Fail89,938 miles (+6,784)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,938 miles
    Test number
    123080039552
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L. on
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp in poor condition

  13. Pass83,154 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,154 miles
    Test number
    259243094497
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox area.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.
    • AdvisorySmall split in nearside front outer cv gaiter and damp.

  14. Fail83,154 miles (+7,722)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,154 miles
    Test number
    327446884011
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox area.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.
    • AdvisorySmall split in nearside front outer cv gaiter and damp.

  15. Pass75,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,432 miles
    Test number
    986236025171
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.

  16. Fail75,432 miles (+8,349)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,432 miles
    Test number
    228456925441
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.

  17. Pass67,083 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    946204934144
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished, spliting and in poor condition.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished.
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen.

  18. Fail67,083 miles (+4,126)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    989572434131
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished, spliting and in poor condition.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished.
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen.

  19. Pass62,957 miles (+2,612)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,957 miles
    Test number
    706057923180
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes perished, split and in poor condition.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perished and in poor consition.
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen.
    • NoteTravel in handbrake.

  20. Pass60,345 miles (+3)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,345 miles
    Test number
    345349522142
    • NoteCuts in nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls
    • NoteFront discs lipped on edges
    • NoteOffside front, rear lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  21. Pass60,342 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,342 miles
    Test number
    407379901181
    • NoteCuts in nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
    • NoteNearside front, rear lower suspension arm bush poorly fitted
    • NoteOffside front, rear lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  22. Fail60,342 miles (+4,226)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,342 miles
    Test number
    677379301113
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCuts in nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
    • NoteNearside front, rear lower suspension arm bush poorly fitted
    • NoteOffside front, rear lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  23. Pass56,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,116 miles
    Test number
    923120160071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,114 miles (+9,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,114 miles
    Test number
    834600560091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  25. Pass46,133 miles (+11,457)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,133 miles
    Test number
    292306959078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    734033258001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ZXJ

Does LM54 ZXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ZXJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ZXJ?
The MOT on LM54 ZXJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 ZXJ done?
LM54 ZXJ was recorded at 139,461 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,645 miles a year.
Has LM54 ZXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ZXJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 ZXJ 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 ZXJ find?
LM54 ZXJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 6 more.

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