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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,200 cc

LB04 EHVMOT history

LB04 EHV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
109,666 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EHV was last recorded at 109,666 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 1,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,897 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,769 miles
Average per year
5,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,666 miles
  • 2024 – 107,897 miles
  • 2023 – 99,877 miles
  • 2022 – 95,875 miles
  • 2021 – 88,304 miles
  • 2020 – 82,635 miles
  • 2019 – 76,845 miles
  • 2018 – 66,719 miles
  • 2017 – 57,820 miles
  • 2016 – 46,126 miles
  • 2015 – 35,519 miles
  • 2014 – 25,522 miles
  • 2013 – 16,308 miles
  • 2012 – 12,491 miles
  • 2011 – 11,896 miles
  • 2010 – 11,408 miles
  • 2009 – 10,815 miles
  • 2008 – 10,062 miles
  • 2007 – 9,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,666 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Underbody components covered all over in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underbody covered all over in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,666 miles (+1,769)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,666 miles
    Test number
    114402327044
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,897 miles (+8,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,897 miles
    Test number
    467241552624
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass99,877 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,877 miles
    Test number
    925177401109
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components covered all over in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered all over in underseal

  4. Fail99,826 miles (+3,951)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,826 miles
    Test number
    592470687233
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Number plate Cracked
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components covered all over in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered all over in underseal

  5. Pass95,875 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,875 miles
    Test number
    874063405656
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked

  6. Fail95,875 miles (+7,571)1 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,875 miles
    Test number
    445608414295
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked

  7. Pass88,304 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    454837459034
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp getting thin
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded

  8. Fail88,303 miles (+5,668)1 dangerous5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,303 miles
    Test number
    698059338485
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on shoulders * strong advise * (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp getting thin
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded

  9. Pass82,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,635 miles
    Test number
    577737034092
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail82,635 miles (+5,790)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,635 miles
    Test number
    976573979077
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass76,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    300077930681
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf inner steering rack end

  12. Fail76,845 miles (+10,126)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    739255175367
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf inner steering rack end

  13. Pass66,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    451212405961
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail66,719 miles (+8,899)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    657089295230
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass57,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    146232435475
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cluster (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail57,820 miles (+11,694)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    616154659502
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cluster (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass46,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,126 miles
    Test number
    200196362423
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear minor brake bind
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail46,126 miles (+10,607)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,126 miles
    Test number
    933107433469
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly inserted (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear minor brake bind
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass35,519 miles (+9,997)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,519 miles
    Test number
    518299555166
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slightly perrished

  20. Pass25,522 miles (+9,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,522 miles
    Test number
    619350564188
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished

  21. Pass16,308 miles (+3,817)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,308 miles
    Test number
    505712123042
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass12,491 miles (+595)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,491 miles
    Test number
    497712132004
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass11,896 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    11,896 miles
    Test number
    687056441021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,408 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    11,408 miles
    Test number
    143939540482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    10,815 miles
    Test number
    212951159012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,815 miles (+753)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,815 miles
    Test number
    411180859087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass10,062 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,062 miles
    Test number
    312190338121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,004 miles
    Test number
    364448407145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EHV

Does LB04 EHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 EHV expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EHV?
The MOT on LB04 EHV expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 EHV done?
LB04 EHV was recorded at 109,666 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 5,634 miles a year.
Has LB04 EHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EHV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 EHV 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 EHV find?
LB04 EHV passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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