
Volkswagen Polo
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass126,765 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,765 miles
- Test number
- 429015133761
- AdvisoryNearside repeater deteriorated
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
Pass119,876 miles (+3,873)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 119,876 miles
- Test number
- 191193623447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,003 miles (+10,545)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 116,003 miles
- Test number
- 620191661626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,458 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 105,458 miles
- Test number
- 719819813089
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass94,444 miles (+4,149)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 94,444 miles
- Test number
- 317182782087
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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.
Pass39,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,911 miles
- Test number
- 108852541420
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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