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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB04 HXWMOT history

LB04 HXW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
88,772 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HXW was last recorded at 88,772 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,763 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,772 miles
  • 2022 – 83,363 miles
  • 2021 – 79,519 miles
  • 2020 – 77,088 miles
  • 2019 – 73,331 miles
  • 2018 – 70,262 miles
  • 2017 – 67,060 miles
  • 2016 – 58,837 miles
  • 2015 – 49,631 miles
  • 2014 – 45,833 miles
  • 2013 – 41,483 miles
  • 2012 – 38,275 miles
  • 2011 – 35,034 miles
  • 2010 – 31,173 miles
  • 2009 – 28,692 miles
  • 2008 – 22,234 miles
  • 2007 – 10,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,772 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre wearing thin on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre bald on the inside edge no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,772 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,772 miles
    Test number
    358746935303
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre wearing thin on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre bald on the inside edge no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail88,763 miles (+5,400)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,763 miles
    Test number
    818726792301
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre wearing thin on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre bald on the inside edge no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,363 miles (+3,844)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    629624564424
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires service/adjustment

  4. Pass79,519 miles (+2,431)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,519 miles
    Test number
    815341032126
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,088 miles (+3,757)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,088 miles
    Test number
    496642389982
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass73,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,331 miles
    Test number
    437754077240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,330 miles (+3,068)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,330 miles
    Test number
    644873237303
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  8. Pass70,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    535913878272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,262 miles (+3,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    880265652343
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass67,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    799776495319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,060 miles (+8,223)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    513402386598
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex blowing (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex blowing (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  12. Pass58,837 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    659818732120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,812 miles (+9,181)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,812 miles
    Test number
    962363174137
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass49,631 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,631 miles
    Test number
    245520585174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,621 miles (+3,788)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,621 miles
    Test number
    696106175137
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass45,833 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,833 miles
    Test number
    245744874117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,483 miles
    Test number
    849719763163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail41,483 miles (+3,208)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,483 miles
    Test number
    248999163111
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass38,275 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,275 miles
    Test number
    346037272141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,034 miles (+3,861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    606848171168
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack & perrish on sidewalls.

  21. Pass31,173 miles (+2,481)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,173 miles
    Test number
    181450380181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight travel in foot and hand brake

  22. Pass28,692 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,692 miles
    Test number
    273641989122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,234 miles (+11,417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,234 miles
    Test number
    282724748176
    • NoteRear tyres perrished.

  24. Pass10,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,817 miles
    Test number
    611562447150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HXW

Does LB04 HXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 HXW expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HXW?
The MOT on LB04 HXW expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 HXW done?
LB04 HXW was recorded at 88,772 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 4,825 miles a year.
Has LB04 HXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HXW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 HXW 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 HXW find?
LB04 HXW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre wearing thin on the inside edge; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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