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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 BWDMOT history

LB04 BWD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
133,828 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BWD was last recorded at 133,828 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 6,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,466 miles · 20 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,362 miles
Average per year
8,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,828 miles
  • 2021 – 127,466 miles
  • 2020 – 122,997 miles
  • 2019 – 116,945 miles
  • 2018 – 106,549 miles
  • 2017 – 95,595 miles
  • 2016 – 83,821 miles
  • 2015 – 70,095 miles
  • 2014 – 59,018 miles
  • 2013 – 48,919 miles
  • 2012 – 42,377 miles
  • 2011 – 23,188 miles
  • 2010 – 20,775 miles
  • 2009 – 16,171 miles
  • 2008 – 13,610 miles
  • 2007 – 10,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,828 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,828 miles
    Test number
    888241383133
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Fail133,812 miles (+6,346)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,812 miles
    Test number
    879677369503
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass127,466 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,466 miles
    Test number
    342672976897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,465 miles (+4,468)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,465 miles
    Test number
    900307080601
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass122,997 miles (+6,052)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,997 miles
    Test number
    645769894514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass116,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,945 miles
    Test number
    126816275639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail116,937 miles (+10,388)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,937 miles
    Test number
    681133081636
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass106,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,549 miles
    Test number
    868585181248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail106,544 miles (+10,949)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,544 miles
    Test number
    548211697485
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,595 miles
    Test number
    642108731305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,590 miles (+11,769)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,590 miles
    Test number
    505597151352
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass83,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    460352305871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,811 miles (+13,716)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,811 miles
    Test number
    472088908587
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass70,095 miles (+11,077)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,095 miles
    Test number
    421831988644
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  15. Pass59,018 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    578192034236
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn slightly

  16. Fail59,018 miles (+10,099)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    869392934274
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn slightly

  17. Pass48,919 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    517915933289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,377 miles (+19,189)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    977868542277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,188 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,188 miles
    Test number
    129680801267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs starting to corrode

  20. Fail32,186 miles (+11,411)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,186 miles
    Test number
    205970501258
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs starting to corrode

  21. Pass20,775 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,775 miles
    Test number
    240868000228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,171 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,171 miles
    Test number
    971129509289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,610 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    13,610 miles
    Test number
    252441438230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,411 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,411 miles
    Test number
    241924587446
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB04 BWD

Does LB04 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BWD expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BWD?
The MOT on LB04 BWD expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BWD done?
LB04 BWD was recorded at 133,828 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 8,076 miles a year.
Has LB04 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BWD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 BWD 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 BWD find?
LB04 BWD passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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