Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
L4 LHVMOT history
L4 LHV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,406 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 79,406 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 LHV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 LHV was last recorded at 79,406 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 2,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 77,379 miles · 16 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,027 miles
- Average per year
- 3,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,406 miles
- 2024 – 77,379 miles
- 2023 – 75,425 miles
- 2022 – 73,546 miles
- 2021 – 71,568 miles
- 2020 – 69,321 miles
- 2019 – 67,392 miles
- 2018 – 64,119 miles
- 2017 – 62,174 miles
- 2016 – 53,243 miles
- 2015 – 51,206 miles
- 2014 – 45,201 miles
- 2013 – 38,487 miles
- 2012 – 33,161 miles
- 2011 – 24,320 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,406 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,406 miles (+2,027)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 79,406 miles
- Test number
- 963320930285
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass77,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 77,379 miles
- Test number
- 793389715282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,379 miles (+1,954)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,379 miles
- Test number
- 994555289709
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,425 miles (+1,879)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 75,425 miles
- Test number
- 593317113100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,546 miles (+1,978)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 73,546 miles
- Test number
- 737001673585
- 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,568 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 71,568 miles
- Test number
- 656734907423
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail71,568 miles (+2,247)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,568 miles
- Test number
- 382861637842
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass69,321 miles (+1,929)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 69,321 miles
- Test number
- 223235360619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,392 miles (+3,273)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,392 miles
- Test number
- 589744053979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,119 miles (+1,945)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 64,119 miles
- Test number
- 664344198159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 62,174 miles
- Test number
- 209116873760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,174 miles (+8,931)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,174 miles
- Test number
- 845128921749
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass53,243 miles (+2,037)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 53,243 miles
- Test number
- 601315511979
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,206 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 51,206 miles
- Test number
- 876780992154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail51,206 miles (+6,005)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,206 miles
- Test number
- 453996058889
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail45,201 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,201 miles
- Test number
- 187928224274
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass45,201 miles (+6,714)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 45,201 miles
- Test number
- 685878824235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,487 miles (+5,326)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 38,487 miles
- Test number
- 126705953211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 33,161 miles
- Test number
- 857544852251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,161 miles (+8,841)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,161 miles
- Test number
- 859714852229
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass24,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 24,320 miles
- Test number
- 115370721294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 LHV
- Does L4 LHV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LHV is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L4 LHV?
- The MOT on L4 LHV is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 LHV done?
- L4 LHV was recorded at 79,406 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 3,865 miles a year.
- Has L4 LHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 LHV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L4 LHV 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 L4 LHV find?
- L4 LHV passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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