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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 FDEMOT history

LB04 FDE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,219 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FDE was last recorded at 86,219 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,422 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
797 miles
Average per year
3,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,219 miles
  • 2025 – 85,422 miles
  • 2024 – 83,435 miles
  • 2023 – 79,928 miles
  • 2022 – 77,775 miles
  • 2021 – 76,799 miles
  • 2020 – 75,656 miles
  • 2019 – 74,300 miles
  • 2018 – 70,145 miles
  • 2017 – 65,695 miles
  • 2016 – 59,776 miles
  • 2015 – 54,731 miles
  • 2014 – 49,546 miles
  • 2013 – 42,245 miles
  • 2012 – 30,615 miles
  • 2011 – 26,286 miles
  • 2010 – 25,001 miles
  • 2009 – 22,451 miles
  • 2008 – 19,727 miles
  • 2007 – 16,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,219 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,219 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    255714128843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,422 miles (+1,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,422 miles
    Test number
    887530241277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass83,435 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,435 miles
    Test number
    722875221101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,928 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    347594124489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,775 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,775 miles
    Test number
    458787143405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,799 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    152048177171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,656 miles (+1,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,656 miles
    Test number
    834570065714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,300 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,300 miles
    Test number
    729165154732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,145 miles (+4,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    569021317266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass65,695 miles (+5,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,695 miles
    Test number
    916363894157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass59,776 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,776 miles
    Test number
    308269705613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,731 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    658377645029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,546 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    685376674064
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail49,546 miles (+7,301)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    978216574063
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass42,245 miles (+11,630)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    306045073040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    177888672008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,615 miles (+4,329)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    979898872061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass26,286 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,286 miles
    Test number
    809066161005
    • NoteDamage to nearside of vehicle.
    • NoteNearside front, rear lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split.

  19. Fail26,286 miles (+1,285)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,286 miles
    Test number
    126763561469
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamage to nearside of vehicle.
    • NoteNearside front, rear lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split.

  20. Pass25,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,001 miles
    Test number
    121687960480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail25,001 miles (+2,550)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,001 miles
    Test number
    390707560007
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass22,451 miles (+2,724)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,451 miles
    Test number
    873027679089
    • NoteBoth front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split
    • NoteCuts in offside rear tyre outer wall

  23. Pass19,727 miles (+2,792)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,727 miles
    Test number
    524936408122
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner and outer edge
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre outer wall
    • NoteCuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall

  24. Pass16,935 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,935 miles
    Test number
    221196807460
    • NoteCuts in offside front outer wall
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LB04 FDE

Does LB04 FDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 FDE is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FDE?
The MOT on LB04 FDE is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 FDE done?
LB04 FDE was recorded at 86,219 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,663 miles a year.
Has LB04 FDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FDE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on LB04 FDE 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 FDE find?
LB04 FDE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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