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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,200 cc

LB04 FDGMOT history

LB04 FDG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
73,547 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FDG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FDG was last recorded at 73,547 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 12,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,419 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
12,128 miles
Average per year
3,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,547 miles
  • 2023 – 61,419 miles
  • 2022 – 48,293 miles
  • 2021 – 47,489 miles
  • 2020 – 45,995 miles
  • 2019 – 43,177 miles
  • 2018 – 39,521 miles
  • 2017 – 36,726 miles
  • 2016 – 33,622 miles
  • 2014 – 30,433 miles
  • 2013 – 27,669 miles
  • 2012 – 25,804 miles
  • 2011 – 22,437 miles
  • 2010 – 19,371 miles
  • 2009 – 17,147 miles
  • 2008 – 14,219 miles
  • 2007 – 11,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,547 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on the inner. 165/70R14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on inner and also worn on the outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/peeling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,547 miles (+12,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,547 miles
    Test number
    932450172234
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass61,419 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,419 miles
    Test number
    707290998944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on the inner. 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on inner and also worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/peeling
  3. Fail61,419 miles (+13,126)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,419 miles
    Test number
    508205893659
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre sleeve defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on the inner. 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on inner and also worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/peeling
  4. Pass48,293 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    952822774743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,489 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,489 miles
    Test number
    836072704742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,995 miles
    Test number
    406017411068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail45,995 miles (+2,818)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,995 miles
    Test number
    516639418984
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass43,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,177 miles
    Test number
    411025719176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,176 miles (+3,655)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    633980425460
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Pass39,521 miles (+347)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,521 miles
    Test number
    950036975718
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass39,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    721959576449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Fail39,174 miles (+2,448)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    217842764083
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass36,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,726 miles
    Test number
    859448634395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv gaiter slightly deteriorating
  14. Fail36,726 miles (+3,104)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,726 miles
    Test number
    296756861381
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear facing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv gaiter slightly deteriorating
  15. Pass33,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,622 miles
    Test number
    838764310950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,622 miles (+3,189)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,622 miles
    Test number
    432513020479
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass30,433 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    829273354339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,669 miles
    Test number
    918631053334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,669 miles (+1,865)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,669 miles
    Test number
    998600953315
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall splitting
  20. Pass25,804 miles (+3,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,804 miles
    Test number
    786279152379
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass22,437 miles (+3,066)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,437 miles
    Test number
    479795451443
    • NoteCoolant level below min
    • NoteEngine management light on
  22. Pass19,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,371 miles
    Test number
    262268850322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,371 miles (+2,224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,371 miles
    Test number
    642248150374
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass17,147 miles (+2,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,147 miles
    Test number
    650393359317
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass14,219 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,219 miles
    Test number
    950837838142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,644 miles
    Test number
    893861437128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 FDG

Does LB04 FDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 FDG expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FDG?
The MOT on LB04 FDG expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 FDG done?
LB04 FDG was recorded at 73,547 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 3,558 miles a year.
Has LB04 FDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FDG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 FDG 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 FDG find?
LB04 FDG passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears.

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