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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LM54 ZZBMOT history

LM54 ZZB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LM54 ZZB blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,076 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ZZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ZZB was last recorded at 81,076 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,157 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,919 miles
Average per year
3,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,076 miles
  • 2025 – 77,157 miles
  • 2024 – 73,644 miles
  • 2023 – 70,829 miles
  • 2022 – 68,306 miles
  • 2021 – 64,722 miles
  • 2020 – 64,618 miles
  • 2019 – 63,542 miles
  • 2018 – 61,967 miles
  • 2017 – 60,201 miles
  • 2016 – 58,596 miles
  • 2015 – 57,053 miles
  • 2014 – 53,878 miles
  • 2013 – 48,745 miles
  • 2012 – 43,878 miles
  • 2011 – 38,853 miles
  • 2010 – 34,236 miles
  • 2009 – 27,668 miles
  • 2008 – 18,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,076 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,076 miles (+3,919)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,076 miles
    Test number
    955431588756
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass77,157 miles (+3,513)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,157 miles
    Test number
    200419454380
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass73,644 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,644 miles
    Test number
    179612535159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,829 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    805314617652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,306 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,306 miles
    Test number
    820771784282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,722 miles (+104)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,722 miles
    Test number
    232032637765
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  7. Pass64,618 miles (+1,076)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    102458925118
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass63,542 miles (+1,575)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,542 miles
    Test number
    314091424215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cracking on tyre wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear cracking on tyre treads

  9. Pass61,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    729118138822
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wear on tyre tread
    • AdvisoryRear cracking on tyres

  10. Fail61,967 miles (+1,766)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    579405904986
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wear on tyre tread
    • AdvisoryRear cracking on tyres

  11. Pass60,201 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,201 miles
    Test number
    366997139742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,596 miles
    Test number
    369740625475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,596 miles (+1,543)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,596 miles
    Test number
    458200427204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass57,053 miles (+3,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,053 miles
    Test number
    978580725085
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass53,878 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,878 miles
    Test number
    645324014049
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail53,876 miles (+5,131)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    167033614469
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,745 miles
    Test number
    146725013425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,745 miles (+4,867)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,745 miles
    Test number
    659815513072
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass43,878 miles (+5,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    398079412012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass38,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    229356721078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,851 miles (+4,615)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,851 miles
    Test number
    765736921019
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,236 miles
    Test number
    742432120092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,236 miles (+6,568)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,236 miles
    Test number
    873630520028
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass27,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,668 miles
    Test number
    692232219060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,666 miles (+9,471)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,666 miles
    Test number
    561282319036
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  26. Pass18,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,195 miles
    Test number
    333534028050
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LM54 ZZB

Does LM54 ZZB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ZZB is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ZZB?
The MOT on LM54 ZZB is valid until 28 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 ZZB done?
LM54 ZZB was recorded at 81,076 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,494 miles a year.
Has LM54 ZZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ZZB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LM54 ZZB 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 ZZB find?
LM54 ZZB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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