
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LS54 CMXMOT history
LS54 CMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 132,867 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 CMX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 CMX was last recorded at 132,867 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 9,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 123,278 miles · 22 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,589 miles
- Average per year
- 6,657 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 132,867 miles
- 2022 – 123,278 miles
- 2021 – 116,744 miles
- 2020 – 109,280 miles
- 2019 – 100,566 miles
- 2018 – 97,550 miles
- 2017 – 94,339 miles
- 2016 – 87,930 miles
- 2015 – 75,351 miles
- 2014 – 63,485 miles
- 2013 – 58,030 miles
- 2012 – 52,378 miles
- 2011 – 47,647 miles
- 2009 – 47,435 miles
- 2008 – 40,532 miles
- 2007 – 30,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Off side rear, both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,867 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 132,867 miles
- Test number
- 733948202994
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Off side rear, both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail132,867 miles (+9,589)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,867 miles
- Test number
- 608119034789
- Repaired at testPosition lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play Nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Off side rear, both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass123,278 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 123,278 miles
- Test number
- 265787117095
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,277 miles (+6,533)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,277 miles
- Test number
- 901552092177
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,744 miles (+7,464)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 116,744 miles
- Test number
- 296861875147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,280 miles (+8,714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 109,280 miles
- Test number
- 104652169985
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,566 miles (+3,016)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 100,566 miles
- Test number
- 924532328752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,550 miles (+3,211)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 97,550 miles
- Test number
- 949316901206
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod slight play.
Pass94,339 miles (+6,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 94,339 miles
- Test number
- 510356018940
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass87,930 miles (+12,579)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 87,930 miles
- Test number
- 205802895452
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass75,351 miles (+11,866)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 75,351 miles
- Test number
- 971629054173
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer tread edge worn.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight lumps inner wall.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,485 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 63,485 miles
- Test number
- 836282334296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail63,482 miles (+5,452)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,482 miles
- Test number
- 357460534256
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail58,030 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,030 miles
- Test number
- 347088723437
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass58,030 miles (+5,652)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 58,030 miles
- Test number
- 908918023295
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass52,378 miles (+4,731)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 52,378 miles
- Test number
- 439061132278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,647 miles (+212)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 47,647 miles
- Test number
- 466018421257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,435 miles (+6,903)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 47,435 miles
- Test number
- 303422449313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,532 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,532 miles
- Test number
- 201517378220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail40,532 miles (+10,129)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,532 miles
- Test number
- 372556978277
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass30,403 miles (+7,377)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 30,403 miles
- Test number
- 292923007387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 23,026 miles
- Test number
- 393510527133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,026 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,026 miles
- Test number
- 211920327412
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about LS54 CMX
- Does LS54 CMX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS54 CMX expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 CMX?
- The MOT on LS54 CMX expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS54 CMX done?
- LS54 CMX was recorded at 132,867 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
- Has LS54 CMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 CMX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS54 CMX 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 LS54 CMX find?
- LS54 CMX passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded off side rear, both front; coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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