
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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
Pass48,293 miles (+804)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 48,293 miles
- Test number
- 952822774743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,489 miles (+1,494)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 47,489 miles
- Test number
- 836072704742
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass43,177 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 43,177 miles
- Test number
- 411025719176
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Pass33,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 33,622 miles
- Test number
- 838764310950
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass30,433 miles (+2,764)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 30,433 miles
- Test number
- 829273354339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 27,669 miles
- Test number
- 918631053334
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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
Pass19,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 19,371 miles
- Test number
- 262268850322
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass14,219 miles (+2,575)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 14,219 miles
- Test number
- 950837838142
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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