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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 MDKMOT history

LB04 MDK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,956 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 MDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 MDK was last recorded at 113,956 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,893 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
4,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,956 miles
  • 2024 – 112,441 miles
  • 2023 – 109,418 miles
  • 2022 – 102,417 miles
  • 2021 – 94,336 miles
  • 2020 – 86,905 miles
  • 2019 – 81,293 miles
  • 2018 – 72,432 miles
  • 2017 – 71,820 miles
  • 2016 – 69,085 miles
  • 2015 – 67,176 miles
  • 2014 – 63,146 miles
  • 2013 – 59,433 miles
  • 2012 – 54,352 miles
  • 2011 – 51,253 miles
  • 2010 – 45,997 miles
  • 2008 – 29,840 miles
  • 2007 – 24,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,956 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,956 miles (+63)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,956 miles
    Test number
    259204635792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Fail113,893 miles (+1,452)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,893 miles
    Test number
    862683038750
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass112,441 miles (+116)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    976607153985
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail112,325 miles (+2,907)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,325 miles
    Test number
    514715839285
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer Sill, None Continuous welds (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer Sill, None Continuous welds (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass109,418 miles (+7,001)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,418 miles
    Test number
    653075383257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass102,417 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,417 miles
    Test number
    920765830602
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail102,417 miles (+8,081)2 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,417 miles
    Test number
    791882617432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass94,336 miles (+59)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,336 miles
    Test number
    427648045059
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail94,277 miles (+7,372)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    122207259286
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass86,905 miles (+5,612)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,905 miles
    Test number
    787207990199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,293 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,293 miles
    Test number
    599518883020
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexy hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer poor condition

  12. Fail81,293 miles (+8,861)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,293 miles
    Test number
    253852245990
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexy hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer poor condition

  13. Pass72,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,432 miles
    Test number
    413395485396
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail72,432 miles (+612)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,432 miles
    Test number
    667685655635
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass71,820 miles (+2,735)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,820 miles
    Test number
    519485313254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn badly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass69,085 miles (+1,909)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    818224913347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod worn
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust back outer skin peeling /rusting

  17. Pass67,176 miles (+4,030)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,176 miles
    Test number
    825969615007
    • NoteRear exhsust box deterorated

  18. Pass63,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,146 miles
    Test number
    246958454021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail63,146 miles (+3,713)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,146 miles
    Test number
    879753554052
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass59,433 miles (+81)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,433 miles
    Test number
    756250823172
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail59,352 miles (+5,000)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,352 miles
    Test number
    225314513156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light remains on.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass54,352 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,352 miles
    Test number
    198579502198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,253 miles (+5,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    825300731146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass45,997 miles (+16,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,997 miles
    Test number
    950950930121
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall cracking

  25. Pass29,840 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,840 miles
    Test number
    784698058162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,720 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,720 miles
    Test number
    280243447486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,705 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,705 miles
    Test number
    930271447160
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB04 MDK

Does LB04 MDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 MDK is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 MDK?
The MOT on LB04 MDK is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 MDK done?
LB04 MDK was recorded at 113,956 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,845 miles a year.
Has LB04 MDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 MDK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 MDK 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 MDK find?
LB04 MDK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 6 more.

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