Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LB04 MDUMOT history
LB04 MDU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,825 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 105,825 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 MDU
- 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
- 10 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 MDU was last recorded at 105,825 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 105,818 miles · 10 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 4,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,825 miles
- 2025 – 87,469 miles
- 2024 – 69,494 miles
- 2022 – 60,923 miles
- 2020 – 60,098 miles
- 2019 – 55,941 miles
- 2018 – 50,459 miles
- 2017 – 45,553 miles
- 2016 – 42,547 miles
- 2015 – 40,681 miles
- 2014 – 38,003 miles
- 2013 – 35,716 miles
- 2012 – 33,757 miles
- 2011 – 30,052 miles
- 2010 – 27,953 miles
- 2009 – 24,282 miles
- 2007 – 14,906 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,825 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Direction indicator not working
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,825 miles5 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 105,825 miles
- Test number
- 131679242645
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail105,825 miles (+7)1 repaired5 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,825 miles
- Test number
- 676415284263
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail105,818 miles (+33)11 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,818 miles
- Test number
- 480446014847
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail105,785 miles (+18,316)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,785 miles
- Test number
- 292784730251
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass87,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 87,469 miles
- Test number
- 283500871176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,469 miles (+17,975)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,469 miles
- Test number
- 711919806156
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass69,494 miles (+8,571)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 69,494 miles
- Test number
- 459993629789
- AdvisoryFront Headlight have product on lenses both sides
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 60,923 miles
- Test number
- 695540443079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,923 miles (+825)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,923 miles
- Test number
- 751693240405
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass60,098 miles (+4,157)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 60,098 miles
- Test number
- 956031826132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,941 miles (+5,482)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 55,941 miles
- Test number
- 164236650986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,459 miles (+4,906)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 50,459 miles
- Test number
- 957048174535
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass45,553 miles (+3,006)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 45,553 miles
- Test number
- 173574890309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,547 miles (+1,866)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 42,547 miles
- Test number
- 878527172049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,681 miles (+2,678)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 40,681 miles
- Test number
- 260704944163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass38,003 miles (+2,287)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 38,003 miles
- Test number
- 355287734163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,716 miles (+1,959)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 35,716 miles
- Test number
- 637510143121
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass33,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 33,757 miles
- Test number
- 639168712162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,757 miles (+3,705)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,757 miles
- Test number
- 987937612149
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass30,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 30,052 miles
- Test number
- 178909301181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,052 miles (+2,099)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,052 miles
- Test number
- 239658201141
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteOFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE FOULING BRAKE CARIER UNIT ON FULL LOCK.
Pass27,953 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 27,953 miles
- Test number
- 972755000102
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail27,953 miles (+3,671)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,953 miles
- Test number
- 474164600169
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,282 miles (+9,376)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 24,282 miles
- Test number
- 881874919175
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass14,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2008
- Odometer
- 14,906 miles
- Test number
- 762750137145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 MDU
- Does LB04 MDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 MDU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 MDU?
- The MOT on LB04 MDU is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 MDU done?
- LB04 MDU was recorded at 105,825 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 4,859 miles a year.
- Has LB04 MDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 MDU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB04 MDU 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 MDU find?
- LB04 MDU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 5 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.
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