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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 DPVMOT history

LB04 DPV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 99,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,253 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 DPV
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
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 DPV was last recorded at 99,253 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,397 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,856 miles
Average per year
4,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,253 miles
  • 2025 – 92,397 miles
  • 2024 – 81,792 miles
  • 2022 – 71,797 miles
  • 2021 – 64,846 miles
  • 2020 – 60,997 miles
  • 2019 – 59,112 miles
  • 2018 – 56,810 miles
  • 2017 – 53,665 miles
  • 2016 – 49,862 miles
  • 2015 – 46,290 miles
  • 2014 – 41,455 miles
  • 2013 – 36,644 miles
  • 2012 – 31,835 miles
  • 2010 – 24,690 miles
  • 2009 – 17,609 miles
  • 2008 – 15,386 miles
  • 2007 – 11,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,253 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,253 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,253 miles
    Test number
    783127958776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,397 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,397 miles
    Test number
    426332972277
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail92,397 miles (+10,605)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,397 miles
    Test number
    615719417715
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,792 miles (+9,995)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,792 miles
    Test number
    535552593262
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass71,797 miles (+114)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,797 miles
    Test number
    248508569605
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective fixable pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail71,683 miles (+2,525)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    604425424926
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split/damage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. headlamp bulb adrifted/ insecure bulb fallen down (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure headlamp insecure due to headlamp panel damage/offside front bumper damage vehicle has a accident damage to headlamp area (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall has a cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded

  7. Pass69,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    802189132783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,158 miles (+4,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    957356954692
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass64,846 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    542775751812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,827 miles (+45)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,827 miles
    Test number
    899520526017
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail64,782 miles (+3,785)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,782 miles
    Test number
    826521443269
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass60,997 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    881146924317
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Fail60,997 miles (+1,885)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    642879012593
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass59,112 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    503164038626
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail59,112 miles (+2,302)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    824200520034
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass56,810 miles (+3,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,810 miles
    Test number
    869427826433
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass53,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    697929362834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,665 miles (+3,803)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    159480822328
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass49,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,862 miles
    Test number
    470863065197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,862 miles (+3,572)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,862 miles
    Test number
    612958982239
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass46,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,290 miles
    Test number
    757023815004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,290 miles (+4,835)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,290 miles
    Test number
    997183015067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass41,455 miles (+4,811)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    939332604038
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass36,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,644 miles
    Test number
    157206013432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,644 miles (+4,809)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,644 miles
    Test number
    959715813048
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass31,835 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,835 miles
    Test number
    168966102025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,690 miles (+7,081)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    264427070257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,609 miles (+2,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,609 miles
    Test number
    280421179246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass15,386 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,386 miles
    Test number
    363206778495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass11,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,436 miles
    Test number
    102845117193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail11,436 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,436 miles
    Test number
    691795717181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB04 DPV

Does LB04 DPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 DPV is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 DPV?
The MOT on LB04 DPV is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 DPV done?
LB04 DPV was recorded at 99,253 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,681 miles a year.
Has LB04 DPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 DPV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 DPV 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 DPV find?
LB04 DPV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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