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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,400 cc

LB04 DSUMOT history

LB04 DSU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
97,346 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 DSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 DSU was last recorded at 97,346 miles on 2 May 2025, 7,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,885 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,461 miles
Average per year
3,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,346 miles
  • 2024 – 89,885 miles
  • 2023 – 87,037 miles
  • 2022 – 86,083 miles
  • 2021 – 85,187 miles
  • 2020 – 82,471 miles
  • 2019 – 79,614 miles
  • 2018 – 78,187 miles
  • 2017 – 76,281 miles
  • 2016 – 74,078 miles
  • 2015 – 72,068 miles
  • 2014 – 69,362 miles
  • 2013 – 66,460 miles
  • 2012 – 62,018 miles
  • 2011 – 59,203 miles
  • 2010 – 57,639 miles
  • 2009 – 54,468 miles
  • 2008 – 44,217 miles
  • 2007 – 34,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,346 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,346 miles
    Test number
    471264813031
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,346 miles (+7,461)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,346 miles
    Test number
    510291998099
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,885 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,885 miles
    Test number
    534274703744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,573 miles (+2,536)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,573 miles
    Test number
    698441407094
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,037 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,037 miles
    Test number
    421579541235
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Fail87,037 miles (+954)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,037 miles
    Test number
    202154154086
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass86,083 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,083 miles
    Test number
    627502617707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,082 miles (+895)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    604224611806
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,187 miles (+2,716)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,187 miles
    Test number
    682587416490
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass82,471 miles (+2,857)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    408245139336
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  11. Pass79,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    452536269181
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail79,614 miles (+1,427)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    351049628448
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,187 miles (+1,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    101300307946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass76,281 miles (+2,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,281 miles
    Test number
    320271614077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass74,078 miles (+2,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,078 miles
    Test number
    989334874102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass72,068 miles (+2,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,068 miles
    Test number
    679527895040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass69,362 miles (+2,902)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,362 miles
    Test number
    766933894021
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass66,460 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,460 miles
    Test number
    806813793074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    687758482070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,018 miles (+2,815)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    499778082011
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass59,203 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    275191581047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,639 miles (+3,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,639 miles
    Test number
    122390260021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass54,468 miles (+10,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,468 miles
    Test number
    840737589085
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass44,217 miles (+9,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,217 miles
    Test number
    443839688072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass34,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    192166667415
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB04 DSU

Does LB04 DSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 DSU expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 DSU?
The MOT on LB04 DSU expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 DSU done?
LB04 DSU was recorded at 97,346 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 3,451 miles a year.
Has LB04 DSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 DSU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 DSU 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 DSU find?
LB04 DSU passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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