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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB04 HVAMOT history

LB04 HVA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
104,393 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HVA was last recorded at 104,393 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 4,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,978 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,415 miles
Average per year
4,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,393 miles
  • 2023 – 99,978 miles
  • 2022 – 93,749 miles
  • 2021 – 89,536 miles
  • 2020 – 81,933 miles
  • 2019 – 76,575 miles
  • 2018 – 70,224 miles
  • 2017 – 65,288 miles
  • 2016 – 61,016 miles
  • 2015 – 59,006 miles
  • 2014 – 54,854 miles
  • 2013 – 45,155 miles
  • 2012 – 34,909 miles
  • 2011 – 26,201 miles
  • 2010 – 22,244 miles
  • 2009 – 20,820 miles
  • 2008 – 19,831 miles
  • 2007 – 16,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,393 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,393 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,393 miles
    Test number
    377841379414
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail104,393 miles (+4,415)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,393 miles
    Test number
    206426512392
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,978 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,978 miles
    Test number
    687495101623
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail99,976 miles (+6,227)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    853778637664
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,749 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,749 miles
    Test number
    135343100985
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail93,747 miles (+4,211)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,747 miles
    Test number
    763278986181
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass89,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    107681325120
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail89,536 miles (+7,603)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    603154453328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass81,933 miles (+5,358)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    424432007613
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass76,575 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,575 miles
    Test number
    230219460300
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded back box
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe has tape around joint

  11. Fail76,574 miles (+6,350)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,574 miles
    Test number
    776877436845
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached lamp unit (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded back box
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe has tape around joint

  12. Pass70,224 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,224 miles
    Test number
    480291680363
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe is taped up ?
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is badly worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryR/n/s foot brake is giving a lower reading

  13. Fail70,224 miles (+4,936)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,224 miles
    Test number
    750096265927
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe is taped up ?
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is badly worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryR/n/s foot brake is giving a lower reading

  14. Pass65,288 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    600215181068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    402813156088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,016 miles (+2,010)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    581875167257
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass59,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    671650076620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,006 miles (+4,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    234042227044
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail54,854 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    329372554279
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Note165/70/14 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED
    • NoteEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  20. Pass54,854 miles (+9,699)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    356892154281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Note165/70/14 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED
    • NoteEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  21. Pass45,155 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,155 miles
    Test number
    617838423235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

  22. Fail45,154 miles (+10,245)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,154 miles
    Test number
    319348923284
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

  23. Pass34,909 miles (+8,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,909 miles
    Test number
    279405642281
    • Note165/70/14 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

  24. Fail26,201 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,201 miles
    Test number
    468867531204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePVC undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  25. Pass26,201 miles (+3,957)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,201 miles
    Test number
    689777131258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePVC undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  26. Pass22,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,244 miles
    Test number
    383779910294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,244 miles (+1,424)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,244 miles
    Test number
    621099110254
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass20,820 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,820 miles
    Test number
    303406519429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,831 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,831 miles
    Test number
    392265228267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,281 miles
    Test number
    291189107433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HVA

Does LB04 HVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 HVA expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HVA?
The MOT on LB04 HVA expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 HVA done?
LB04 HVA was recorded at 104,393 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 4,963 miles a year.
Has LB04 HVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HVA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 HVA 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 HVA find?
LB04 HVA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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