
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LB04 JYCMOT history
LB04 JYC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,581 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Dec 2021
- Mileage
- 116,581 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 JYC
- 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
- 18 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB04 JYC was last recorded at 116,581 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 1,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 115,357 miles · 14 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,224 miles
- Average per year
- 6,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 116,581 miles
- 2020 – 115,357 miles
- 2019 – 112,685 miles
- 2018 – 106,348 miles
- 2017 – 103,816 miles
- 2016 – 101,110 miles
- 2015 – 98,866 miles
- 2014 – 95,278 miles
- 2013 – 89,150 miles
- 2012 – 81,610 miles
- 2011 – 66,836 miles
- 2010 – 55,455 miles
- 2009 – 44,239 miles
- 2008 – 36,901 miles
- 2007 – 28,423 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front suspension arm rear nut Nyloc ineffective (not fitted as standard, Nyloc not touching bolt treads)
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened aluminium subframe section has been cut/damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, 3x holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat back rest has movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner has grease on it but still secure and not deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened small cuts in arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat wont tip forwards
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryWipers hitting each other when operatingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
All four tyres look to be underinflated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Chip in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail116,581 miles (+1,224)1 dangerous13 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,581 miles
- Test number
- 439871576327
- DangerousOffside Front suspension arm rear nut Nyloc ineffective (not fitted as standard, Nyloc not touching bolt treads)
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened aluminium subframe section has been cut/damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, 3x holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat back rest has movement
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner has grease on it but still secure and not deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened small cuts in arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat wont tip forwards
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryWipers hitting each other when operating
Pass115,357 miles (+34)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 115,357 miles
- Test number
- 306715265445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres look to be underinflated
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake is binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside front seat will not tilt forward
- AdvisoryPlay in the nearside of steering rack
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
- AdvisoryWipers hitting each other when operating
Fail115,323 miles (+2,638)4 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,323 miles
- Test number
- 934559165193
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres look to be underinflated
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront to centre exhaust pipe joint is in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake is binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside front seat will not tilt forward
- AdvisoryPlay in the nearside of steering rack
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
- AdvisoryWipers hitting each other when operating
Pass112,685 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,685 miles
- Test number
- 274946682099
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail112,685 miles (+6,337)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,685 miles
- Test number
- 314270417364
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass106,348 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 106,348 miles
- Test number
- 176907587004
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belt slow retract
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Fail106,341 miles (+2,525)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,341 miles
- Test number
- 100268028911
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belt slow retract
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Pass103,816 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 103,816 miles
- Test number
- 263302413514
- AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint linkages oil leak both side (2.5.B.1a)
Fail103,816 miles (+2,706)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,816 miles
- Test number
- 830845283281
- FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint linkages oil leak both side (2.5.B.1a)
Pass101,110 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 101,110 miles
- Test number
- 173395532321
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside body has slight damage.
- AdvisoryNearside front & Nearside rear tyre`s perished.
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has damage on the outer sidewall.
Fail101,110 miles (+2,244)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,110 miles
- Test number
- 730212449848
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside body has slight damage.
- AdvisoryNearside front & Nearside rear tyre`s perished.
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has damage on the outer sidewall.
Pass98,866 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 98,866 miles
- Test number
- 594255833170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall and a nail in the tyre.
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear body has slight damage.
Fail98,843 miles (+3,565)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,843 miles
- Test number
- 301848813431
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall and a nail in the tyre.
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside rear body has slight damage.
Pass95,278 miles (+438)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 95,278 miles
- Test number
- 236268154283
- NoteBoth rear indicators slightly discoloured
- NoteDamage to nearside wing mirror unit
- NoteSmall split in nearside front drop link
Fail94,840 miles (+5,690)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,840 miles
- Test number
- 195735534259
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass89,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 89,150 miles
- Test number
- 655509213200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,150 miles (+7,540)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,150 miles
- Test number
- 828649413269
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass81,610 miles (+14,774)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 81,610 miles
- Test number
- 438946422222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,836 miles (+11,381)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 66,836 miles
- Test number
- 529655671161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 55,455 miles
- Test number
- 671913350180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,455 miles (+11,216)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,455 miles
- Test number
- 273173150409
- FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass44,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 44,239 miles
- Test number
- 451328539170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,239 miles (+7,338)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,239 miles
- Test number
- 314528639188
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,901 miles (+8,478)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,901 miles
- Test number
- 303207258138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 28,423 miles
- Test number
- 600596077105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 JYC
- Does LB04 JYC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB04 JYC expired on 15 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 JYC?
- The MOT on LB04 JYC expired on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB04 JYC done?
- LB04 JYC was recorded at 116,581 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 6,113 miles a year.
- Has LB04 JYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 JYC has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB04 JYC 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 JYC find?
- LB04 JYC failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside front suspension arm rear nut nyloc ineffective (not fitted as standard, nyloc not touching bolt treads); exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 26 more.
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