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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 HVEMOT history

LB04 HVE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
116,364 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HVE was last recorded at 116,364 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,364 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,364 miles
  • 2024 – 106,634 miles
  • 2023 – 95,548 miles
  • 2022 – 87,675 miles
  • 2021 – 83,878 miles
  • 2020 – 76,746 miles
  • 2019 – 67,948 miles
  • 2018 – 65,392 miles
  • 2017 – 62,943 miles
  • 2016 – 60,293 miles
  • 2015 – 57,451 miles
  • 2014 – 54,505 miles
  • 2013 – 51,076 miles
  • 2012 – 47,545 miles
  • 2011 – 44,423 miles
  • 2010 – 40,010 miles
  • 2009 – 34,461 miles
  • 2008 – 30,481 miles
  • 2007 – 25,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,364 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both headlight lenses opaque

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,364 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    613894937202
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,364 miles (+9,730)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    259306385902
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spring locating rubber missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake disc as bad heat damage (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,634 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,634 miles
    Test number
    610581032958
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses opaque

  4. Fail106,634 miles (+11,086)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,634 miles
    Test number
    978838029648
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses opaque
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded

  5. Pass95,548 miles (+7,873)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,548 miles
    Test number
    749582287990
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting bush missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass87,675 miles (+3,797)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,675 miles
    Test number
    409491593028
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Rear subframe corroded but not excessive

  7. Pass83,878 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,878 miles
    Test number
    926609654166
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,878 miles (+7,132)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,878 miles
    Test number
    731067811859
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,746 miles (+8,798)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    773269748984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,948 miles
    Test number
    559548521291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,948 miles (+8)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,948 miles
    Test number
    732685322949
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Fail67,940 miles (+2,548)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    539072218678
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass65,392 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,392 miles
    Test number
    609436948221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,943 miles (+2,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,943 miles
    Test number
    173756044807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in rusty condition

  15. Pass60,293 miles (+2,842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    610940765831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust in rusty condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass57,451 miles (+2,946)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,451 miles
    Test number
    329508205257
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

  17. Pass54,505 miles (+3,429)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,505 miles
    Test number
    696853414266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp corroded.
    • NoteRear tyres showing signs of age.

  18. Pass51,076 miles (+3,531)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,076 miles
    Test number
    229702283250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to N/S/R tyre sidewall

  19. Pass47,545 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,545 miles
    Test number
    469660092211
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise damage to N/S/R tyre sidewall

  20. Fail47,544 miles (+3,121)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,544 miles
    Test number
    157179182258
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise damage to N/S/R tyre sidewall

  21. Pass44,423 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,423 miles
    Test number
    257928741283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,010 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    152682950291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,461 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,461 miles
    Test number
    960082139222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,481 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,481 miles
    Test number
    560149658268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    723185927291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HVE

Does LB04 HVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 HVE expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HVE?
The MOT on LB04 HVE expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 HVE done?
LB04 HVE was recorded at 116,364 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 5,043 miles a year.
Has LB04 HVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HVE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 HVE 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 HVE find?
LB04 HVE passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear reverse light not working; oil leak, but not excessive from engine.

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