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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 KVMMOT history

LS54 KVM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LS54 KVM red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,366 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 KVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 KVM was last recorded at 82,366 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,262 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,366 miles
  • 2024 – 80,483 miles
  • 2023 – 73,628 miles
  • 2022 – 62,906 miles
  • 2021 – 59,685 miles
  • 2020 – 50,341 miles
  • 2019 – 44,843 miles
  • 2018 – 35,873 miles
  • 2017 – 26,105 miles
  • 2016 – 18,291 miles
  • 2015 – 17,170 miles
  • 2013 – 15,435 miles
  • 2012 – 13,906 miles
  • 2011 – 11,010 miles
  • 2010 – 9,224 miles
  • 2009 – 7,745 miles
  • 2008 – 6,134 miles
  • 2007 – 4,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,366 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust 'flexi' damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,366 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    526272286895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail82,262 miles (+1,779)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    991753659532
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass80,483 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,483 miles
    Test number
    827299121081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail80,402 miles (+6,774)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,402 miles
    Test number
    632203441254
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass73,628 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,628 miles
    Test number
    731550835317
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust 'flexi' damage
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,628 miles (+10,722)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,628 miles
    Test number
    121535532003
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust 'flexi' damage
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    928277703571
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,906 miles (+3,221)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    965632231049
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,685 miles
    Test number
    674245136512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,685 miles (+9,344)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,685 miles
    Test number
    871702966123
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass50,341 miles (+5,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,341 miles
    Test number
    465324680206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass44,843 miles (+8,970)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,843 miles
    Test number
    465791360153
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil was very low before test

  13. Pass35,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,873 miles
    Test number
    430040623237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,873 miles (+40)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,873 miles
    Test number
    974934645735
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail35,833 miles (+9,728)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,833 miles
    Test number
    445102612830
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  16. Pass26,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,105 miles
    Test number
    720306540870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,105 miles (+7,814)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,105 miles
    Test number
    241682669189
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass18,291 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,291 miles
    Test number
    796788925700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,170 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,170 miles
    Test number
    126603215462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside&offside rear tyres sidewall perished

  20. Fail17,170 miles (+1,735)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,170 miles
    Test number
    628613115083
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside&offside rear tyres sidewall perished

  21. Pass15,435 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,435 miles
    Test number
    488959923481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,906 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,906 miles
    Test number
    789475122315
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  23. Pass13,906 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,906 miles
    Test number
    927385322380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,010 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,010 miles
    Test number
    795694291271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,224 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    9,224 miles
    Test number
    873701990262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,745 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    7,745 miles
    Test number
    570471109316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,134 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    6,134 miles
    Test number
    291713408346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass4,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    4,563 miles
    Test number
    571329207376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 KVM

Does LS54 KVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 KVM is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 KVM?
The MOT on LS54 KVM is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 KVM done?
LS54 KVM was recorded at 82,366 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has LS54 KVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 KVM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 KVM 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 KVM find?
LS54 KVM passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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