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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 ZZPMOT history

LM54 ZZP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LM54 ZZP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,934 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ZZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ZZP was last recorded at 72,934 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 7,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,169 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,765 miles
Average per year
2,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,934 miles
  • 2024 – 65,169 miles
  • 2023 – 61,198 miles
  • 2022 – 57,261 miles
  • 2021 – 54,227 miles
  • 2020 – 50,112 miles
  • 2019 – 46,777 miles
  • 2018 – 43,478 miles
  • 2017 – 40,358 miles
  • 2016 – 38,837 miles
  • 2015 – 36,969 miles
  • 2014 – 35,352 miles
  • 2013 – 33,160 miles
  • 2012 – 31,201 miles
  • 2011 – 29,129 miles
  • 2010 – 27,873 miles
  • 2009 – 26,910 miles
  • 2008 – 25,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,934 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING RUSTY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,934 miles (+7,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    853262671682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,169 miles
    Test number
    380369922969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail65,168 miles (+3,970)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,168 miles
    Test number
    348150141146
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,198 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,198 miles
    Test number
    861204293344
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail61,198 miles (+3,937)7 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,198 miles
    Test number
    762431949487
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass57,261 miles (+10)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    524325882663
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking tread / worn inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn/torn resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking tread /heavily worn inner shoulder close to exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail57,251 miles (+3,024)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,251 miles
    Test number
    605734004243
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking tread / worn inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn/torn resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking tread /heavily worn inner shoulder close to exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass54,227 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,227 miles
    Test number
    754836789283
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,112 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,112 miles
    Test number
    646311618426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,777 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    106762812793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,478 miles
    Test number
    457321510165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,478 miles (+3,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,478 miles
    Test number
    347086932833
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass40,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    40,358 miles
    Test number
    509906740626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,358 miles (+1,521)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,358 miles
    Test number
    274559840945
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass38,837 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    116277974220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,969 miles
    Test number
    236884975831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,969 miles (+1,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,969 miles
    Test number
    174534888772
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass35,352 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,352 miles
    Test number
    498671834378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,160 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    898566233336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,201 miles
    Test number
    278149212343
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail31,201 miles (+2,072)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,201 miles
    Test number
    919069512316
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass29,129 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,129 miles
    Test number
    305210341311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,873 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,873 miles
    Test number
    234688920327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,910 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    140034549396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,849 miles
    Test number
    654017938315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ZZP

Does LM54 ZZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ZZP is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ZZP?
The MOT on LM54 ZZP is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 ZZP done?
LM54 ZZP was recorded at 72,934 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 2,764 miles a year.
Has LM54 ZZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ZZP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 ZZP 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 ZZP find?
LM54 ZZP passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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