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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

LB04 BYTMOT history

LB04 BYT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
134,030 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BYT was last recorded at 134,030 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 2,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,225 miles · 21 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,805 miles
Average per year
7,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,030 miles
  • 2021 – 131,225 miles
  • 2020 – 127,872 miles
  • 2019 – 123,190 miles
  • 2018 – 116,977 miles
  • 2017 – 108,679 miles
  • 2016 – 97,688 miles
  • 2015 – 90,532 miles
  • 2014 – 83,243 miles
  • 2013 – 73,692 miles
  • 2012 – 64,638 miles
  • 2011 – 57,449 miles
  • 2010 – 46,806 miles
  • 2009 – 39,555 miles
  • 2008 – 31,833 miles
  • 2007 – 23,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,030 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slighty rusty (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened outer face slighty rusty (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhauslt box corroding on outer skin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,030 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,030 miles
    Test number
    122314853522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,225 miles
    Test number
    229520233165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,225 miles (+3,353)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,225 miles
    Test number
    867767906545
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass127,872 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,872 miles
    Test number
    798611373177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,190 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,190 miles
    Test number
    911773381398
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres badly distorted and cracked open/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail123,190 miles (+6,213)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,190 miles
    Test number
    348334828025
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wear indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to almost cords on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres badly distorted and cracked open/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass116,977 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    958986238402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,679 miles (+10,991)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,679 miles
    Test number
    428535921131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,688 miles
    Test number
    203431549872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail97,688 miles (+7,156)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,688 miles
    Test number
    188865154024
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass90,532 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,532 miles
    Test number
    498096623548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slighty rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened outer face slighty rusty (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhauslt box corroding on outer skin (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash

  12. Fail90,532 miles (+7,289)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,532 miles
    Test number
    643321708828
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slighty rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened outer face slighty rusty (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhauslt box corroding on outer skin (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash

  13. Pass83,243 miles (+9,551)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    906255024265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteManagment light light is on

  14. Pass73,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,692 miles
    Test number
    109870043231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,692 miles (+9,054)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,692 miles
    Test number
    937050443230
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass64,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,638 miles
    Test number
    469764432254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,638 miles (+7,189)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,638 miles
    Test number
    188924332208
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,449 miles (+10,643)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,449 miles
    Test number
    199104731223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,806 miles (+7,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    324545930283
    • NoteRear brak discs pitted very bad

  20. Pass39,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,555 miles
    Test number
    571643129255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,555 miles (+7,722)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,555 miles
    Test number
    512533129203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,833 miles (+8,786)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,833 miles
    Test number
    270128448253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,047 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,047 miles
    Test number
    113191297161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,373 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,373 miles
    Test number
    230015917130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn close to 1.6mm on the inner edge

Questions about LB04 BYT

Does LB04 BYT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BYT expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BYT?
The MOT on LB04 BYT expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BYT done?
LB04 BYT was recorded at 134,030 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 7,328 miles a year.
Has LB04 BYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BYT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 BYT 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 BYT find?
LB04 BYT passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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