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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 DLUMOT history

LB04 DLU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
113,742 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 DLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 DLU was last recorded at 113,742 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,740 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,742 miles
  • 2023 – 101,136 miles
  • 2022 – 86,923 miles
  • 2021 – 75,251 miles
  • 2020 – 64,334 miles
  • 2019 – 56,106 miles
  • 2018 – 46,949 miles
  • 2017 – 36,683 miles
  • 2016 – 29,484 miles
  • 2015 – 27,909 miles
  • 2014 – 26,200 miles
  • 2013 – 24,806 miles
  • 2012 – 23,313 miles
  • 2011 – 22,102 miles
  • 2010 – 20,431 miles
  • 2009 – 18,373 miles
  • 2008 – 16,115 miles
  • 2007 – 12,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,742 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 05/04

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,742 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,742 miles
    Test number
    362651043150
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  2. Fail113,740 miles (+12,604)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,740 miles
    Test number
    817863913226
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  3. Pass101,136 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    151752411568
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail101,133 miles (+14,210)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,133 miles
    Test number
    303816891492
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass86,923 miles (+11,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,923 miles
    Test number
    267253190038
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass75,251 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    333017697618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 05/04 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail75,246 miles (+10,912)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    975547292835
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 05/04 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass64,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    394289215322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,334 miles (+8,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    237033699907
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass56,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,106 miles
    Test number
    208782077782
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

  11. Fail56,106 miles (+9,157)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,106 miles
    Test number
    464793532973
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass46,949 miles (+10,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,949 miles
    Test number
    547227299995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  13. Pass36,683 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    633825934111
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail36,681 miles (+7,197)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,681 miles
    Test number
    394920606155
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass29,484 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,484 miles
    Test number
    302924689885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,909 miles (+1,709)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,909 miles
    Test number
    217839865023
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  17. Pass26,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,200 miles
    Test number
    508351174073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,200 miles (+1,394)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,200 miles
    Test number
    659951574089
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass24,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,806 miles
    Test number
    845366063041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,800 miles (+1,487)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,800 miles
    Test number
    886696363058
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,313 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,313 miles
    Test number
    528768962049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,102 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,102 miles
    Test number
    518715571084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail20,431 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,431 miles
    Test number
    180263960492
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass20,431 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,431 miles
    Test number
    732453260037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,373 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,373 miles
    Test number
    671378159050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,115 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,115 miles
    Test number
    133087368447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,120 miles
    Test number
    352200317113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 DLU

Does LB04 DLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 DLU expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 DLU?
The MOT on LB04 DLU expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 DLU done?
LB04 DLU was recorded at 113,742 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 5,794 miles a year.
Has LB04 DLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 DLU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 DLU 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 DLU find?
LB04 DLU passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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