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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,200 cc

LB04 EHWMOT history

LB04 EHW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
55,276 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EHW was last recorded at 55,276 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,758 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
2,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,276 miles
  • 2024 – 54,758 miles
  • 2023 – 54,375 miles
  • 2022 – 50,885 miles
  • 2021 – 47,538 miles
  • 2020 – 47,128 miles
  • 2019 – 44,974 miles
  • 2018 – 43,742 miles
  • 2017 – 42,723 miles
  • 2016 – 40,797 miles
  • 2015 – 37,676 miles
  • 2014 – 35,356 miles
  • 2013 – 32,978 miles
  • 2012 – 30,880 miles
  • 2011 – 28,591 miles
  • 2010 – 27,221 miles
  • 2009 – 25,322 miles
  • 2008 – 21,937 miles
  • 2007 – 18,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,276 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.

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Misting of oil on engine/gearbox area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,276 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    754706327373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,758 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,758 miles
    Test number
    598385229362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,375 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,375 miles
    Test number
    252160002219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,885 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    282939584396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,538 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,538 miles
    Test number
    743646050236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,128 miles (+2,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    925348860320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light displayed.

  7. Pass44,974 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,974 miles
    Test number
    732459033943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,742 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,742 miles
    Test number
    867394998500
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil on engine/gearbox area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorating/cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Fail43,742 miles (+1,019)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,742 miles
    Test number
    511282356681
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil on engine/gearbox area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorating/cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass42,723 miles (+1,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,723 miles
    Test number
    584452663487
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil on engine/gearbox area.

  11. Pass40,797 miles (+3,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,797 miles
    Test number
    210473040568
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil on engine area.

  12. Pass37,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,676 miles
    Test number
    238849025452
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail37,676 miles (+2,320)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,676 miles
    Test number
    175029225184
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass35,356 miles (+2,378)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,356 miles
    Test number
    205231944413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass32,978 miles (+2,098)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    646478833186
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front lower arms rear bushes have slight movement

  16. Pass30,880 miles (+2,289)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,880 miles
    Test number
    906319142113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass28,591 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,591 miles
    Test number
    417447021125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs look low

  18. Fail28,591 miles (+1,370)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,591 miles
    Test number
    495647221154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs look low

  19. Pass27,221 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,221 miles
    Test number
    931765330102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,322 miles (+3,385)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,322 miles
    Test number
    460178809191
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteScrew in near side rear tyre

  21. Pass21,937 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,937 miles
    Test number
    614029818195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,271 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,271 miles
    Test number
    204198117146
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Questions about LB04 EHW

Does LB04 EHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EHW is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EHW?
The MOT on LB04 EHW is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 EHW done?
LB04 EHW was recorded at 55,276 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,000 miles a year.
Has LB04 EHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EHW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LB04 EHW 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 EHW find?
LB04 EHW passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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