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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

LB04 ASHMOT history

LB04 ASH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,042 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 ASH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 ASH was last recorded at 110,042 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 8,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,826 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,216 miles
Average per year
8,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,042 miles
  • 2025 – 101,826 miles
  • 2024 – 91,460 miles
  • 2023 – 80,346 miles
  • 2022 – 72,690 miles
  • 2021 – 65,350 miles
  • 2020 – 58,030 miles
  • 2019 – 51,382 miles
  • 2018 – 41,437 miles
  • 2017 – 30,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,042 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,042 miles
    Test number
    586318177129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Fail110,041 miles (+8,215)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,041 miles
    Test number
    433566235674
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass101,826 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    458592365210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail101,823 miles (+10,363)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,823 miles
    Test number
    144735089553
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,460 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    770252691830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,386 miles (+11,040)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    672677183744
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    319502168007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail80,346 miles (+7,656)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    737874724232
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,690 miles
    Test number
    111733461935
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail72,690 miles (+7,340)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,690 miles
    Test number
    212932255522
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass65,350 miles (+7,320)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    840739340581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,030 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    402126981852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail58,030 miles (+6,648)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    276892016850
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass51,382 miles (+9,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,382 miles
    Test number
    785207525850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass41,437 miles (+10,814)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,437 miles
    Test number
    801885346775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,623 miles
    Test number
    789116184793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,623 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,623 miles
    Test number
    999568351658
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LB04 ASH

Does LB04 ASH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 ASH is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 ASH?
The MOT on LB04 ASH is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 ASH done?
LB04 ASH was recorded at 110,042 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 8,984 miles a year.
Has LB04 ASH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 ASH has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 ASH 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 LB04 ASH find?
LB04 ASH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust corroded.

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