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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LS54 DYMMOT history

LS54 DYM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 205,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LS54 DYM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
205,133 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 DYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 DYM was last recorded at 205,133 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 6,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2016: 133,876 miles, lower than 142,055 miles on 5 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
198,377 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,756 miles
Average per year
9,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,133 miles
  • 2025 – 198,377 miles
  • 2024 – 189,852 miles
  • 2023 – 183,288 miles
  • 2022 – 179,598 miles
  • 2021 – 174,503 miles
  • 2020 – 168,605 miles
  • 2019 – 162,169 miles
  • 2018 – 155,963 miles
  • 2017 – 148,885 miles
  • 2016 – 133,876 miles
  • 2015 – 133,387 miles
  • 2014 – 118,835 miles
  • 2013 – 107,442 miles
  • 2012 – 97,132 miles
  • 2011 – 87,381 miles
  • 2010 – 72,101 miles
  • 2009 – 55,683 miles
  • 2008 – 40,336 miles
  • 2007 – 25,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,133 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has a rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,133 miles (+6,756)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    205,133 miles
    Test number
    235029584013
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has a rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  2. Pass198,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    198,377 miles
    Test number
    595273929120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail198,377 miles (+8,525)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,377 miles
    Test number
    990543481609
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass189,852 miles (+6,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,852 miles
    Test number
    321163391436
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmissions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,288 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,288 miles
    Test number
    457739330328
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping
    • AdvisoryWipers not tested

  6. Fail183,288 miles (+3,690)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,288 miles
    Test number
    444089840795
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping
    • AdvisoryWipers not tested

  7. Pass179,598 miles (+5,095)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,598 miles
    Test number
    357866887017
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass174,503 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,503 miles
    Test number
    321913478862
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail174,503 miles (+5,898)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,503 miles
    Test number
    439196809584
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass168,605 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,605 miles
    Test number
    445220222603
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail168,605 miles (+6,436)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,605 miles
    Test number
    231917773512
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass162,169 miles (+6,206)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,169 miles
    Test number
    642949907949
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor plug damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door and lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light dirty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine sump and on bottom of sump scored (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming exhaust back box flange also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryStone chip on zone b

  13. Pass155,963 miles (+7,078)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,963 miles
    Test number
    694432247261
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to failure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover and engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake near its end stop
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops perished

  14. Pass148,885 miles (+15,009)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,885 miles
    Test number
    705443079836
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both but os worse (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine sump sweating and slight scrap on sump
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted

  15. Pass133,876 miles (-8,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,876 miles
    Test number
    803831759264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail142,055 miles (+8,668)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,055 miles
    Test number
    230625608385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass133,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,387 miles
    Test number
    704183724149
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe deteriorating

  18. Fail133,387 miles (+14,552)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,387 miles
    Test number
    328780840518
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe deteriorating

  19. Pass118,835 miles (+11,393)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    385487364426
    • NoteExhaust flexible front pipe slightly deteriating
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  20. Pass107,442 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,442 miles
    Test number
    248183883292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,439 miles (+10,307)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,439 miles
    Test number
    276432383260
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass97,132 miles (+9,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,132 miles
    Test number
    388915782216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass87,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,381 miles
    Test number
    397860471287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,381 miles (+15,280)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,381 miles
    Test number
    425030271279
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass72,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,101 miles
    Test number
    293234490268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail72,101 miles (+16,418)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,101 miles
    Test number
    252804990234
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass55,683 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,683 miles
    Test number
    100331889201
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Fail55,683 miles (+15,347)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,683 miles
    Test number
    550561289250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass40,336 miles (+15,300)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,336 miles
    Test number
    721981388230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,036 miles
    Test number
    380833397286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 DYM

Does LS54 DYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 DYM is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 DYM?
The MOT on LS54 DYM is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 DYM done?
LS54 DYM was recorded at 205,133 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 9,493 miles a year.
Has LS54 DYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 DYM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 DYM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 DYM find?
LS54 DYM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has a rust hole; both outer sills corroded.

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