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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB04 OXZMOT history

LB04 OXZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,711 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 OXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 OXZ was last recorded at 167,711 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,678 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
8,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,711 miles
  • 2025 – 164,020 miles
  • 2024 – 158,014 miles
  • 2023 – 148,954 miles
  • 2021 – 142,210 miles
  • 2020 – 135,131 miles
  • 2019 – 126,765 miles
  • 2018 – 119,876 miles
  • 2017 – 116,003 miles
  • 2016 – 105,458 miles
  • 2015 – 94,444 miles
  • 2014 – 79,128 miles
  • 2013 – 67,623 miles
  • 2012 – 56,254 miles
  • 2011 – 39,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,711 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,711 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,711 miles
    Test number
    528758168338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail167,678 miles (+3,658)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,678 miles
    Test number
    908325815263
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass164,020 miles (+36)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,020 miles
    Test number
    105721188218
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Fail163,984 miles (+5,970)6 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,984 miles
    Test number
    681930148974
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass158,014 miles (+64)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,014 miles
    Test number
    717034334521
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySeepage from steering rack offside
  6. Fail157,950 miles (+8,996)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,950 miles
    Test number
    838190820595
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySeepage from steering rack offside
  7. Pass148,954 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,954 miles
    Test number
    547464229926
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Fail148,944 miles (+6,734)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,944 miles
    Test number
    796065536711
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass142,210 miles (+66)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,210 miles
    Test number
    635539800025
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail142,144 miles (+7,013)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,144 miles
    Test number
    694811566750
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass135,131 miles (+8,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,131 miles
    Test number
    671539268849
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded / flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted under neath vehicle
  12. Pass126,765 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,765 miles
    Test number
    429015133761
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater deteriorated
  13. Fail126,745 miles (+6,869)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,745 miles
    Test number
    547578460969
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryNearside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside REPEATER LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED
    • AdvisoryUNDER-TRAYS FITTED
  14. Pass119,876 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,876 miles
    Test number
    191193623447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,003 miles (+10,545)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,003 miles
    Test number
    620191661626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,458 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,458 miles
    Test number
    719819813089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,452 miles (+11,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,452 miles
    Test number
    411753444175
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass94,444 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    317182782087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,295 miles (+11,167)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,295 miles
    Test number
    127601635041
    • 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)
    • NoteSigns of coolant leak (timing belt area)
  20. Pass79,128 miles (+11,505)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,128 miles
    Test number
    937791534088
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear (lower) sidelight bulbs not working
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteWindscreen chipped
  21. Pass67,623 miles (+11,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,623 miles
    Test number
    178623643444
    • 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)
  22. Pass56,254 miles (+16,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    977204532050
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
  23. Pass39,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,911 miles
    Test number
    108852541420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,911 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,911 miles
    Test number
    635772741026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB04 OXZ

Does LB04 OXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 OXZ is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 OXZ?
The MOT on LB04 OXZ is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 OXZ done?
LB04 OXZ was recorded at 167,711 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 8,156 miles a year.
Has LB04 OXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 OXZ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 OXZ 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 OXZ find?
LB04 OXZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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