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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 PDUMOT history

LB04 PDU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 124,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,752 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 PDU
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
11 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 PDU was last recorded at 124,752 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 4,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,895 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,857 miles
Average per year
5,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,752 miles
  • 2025 – 119,895 miles
  • 2024 – 116,824 miles
  • 2023 – 112,359 miles
  • 2022 – 107,806 miles
  • 2021 – 104,310 miles
  • 2020 – 103,367 miles
  • 2019 – 98,701 miles
  • 2018 – 96,683 miles
  • 2017 – 94,395 miles
  • 2016 – 90,686 miles
  • 2015 – 83,004 miles
  • 2014 – 70,407 miles
  • 2013 – 58,987 miles
  • 2012 – 54,492 miles
  • 2011 – 50,185 miles
  • 2010 – 43,999 miles
  • 2009 – 36,660 miles
  • 2008 – 28,698 miles
  • 2007 – 23,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,752 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses starting to perish
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing rusty and breaking away
  • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at front flexi pipe

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,752 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    175342537618
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing rusty and breaking away
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at front flexi pipe

  2. Fail124,748 miles (+4,853)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,748 miles
    Test number
    960879712982
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing rusty and breaking away
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at front flexi pipe

  3. Pass119,895 miles (+3,071)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,895 miles
    Test number
    982835847341
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp weak beam pattern
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge and worn very close to legal limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering rack arm inner ball joint

  4. Pass116,824 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,824 miles
    Test number
    753329633959
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rods . (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,820 miles (+4,461)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,820 miles
    Test number
    807742662044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rods . (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass112,359 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    899653365259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Fail112,355 miles (+4,549)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    986853188039
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass107,806 miles (+3,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,806 miles
    Test number
    940629735300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    394447482939
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Fail104,309 miles (+942)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,309 miles
    Test number
    463327331367
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Pass103,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    318917736809
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack inner arms

  12. Fail103,363 miles (+4,662)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,363 miles
    Test number
    118108500484
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack inner arms

  13. Pass98,701 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,701 miles
    Test number
    132793389694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks weeping

  14. Fail98,654 miles (+1,971)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,654 miles
    Test number
    401220995710
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks weeping

  15. Pass96,683 miles (+2,288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    861053624795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass94,395 miles (+3,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,395 miles
    Test number
    168355481425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in places

  17. Pass90,686 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,686 miles
    Test number
    646182699157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    526802185069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,003 miles (+12,596)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    538212585047
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass70,407 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,407 miles
    Test number
    286278584039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped.

  21. Fail70,407 miles (+11,420)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,407 miles
    Test number
    328557184078
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped.
    • NoteRear inner brake pads low.

  22. Fail58,987 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    297955603462
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass58,987 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    485025703152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,492 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,492 miles
    Test number
    699973992065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    409574321128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,185 miles (+6,186)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    656784521154
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass43,999 miles (+7,339)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,999 miles
    Test number
    780547610109
    • NoteBoth rear indicators slighly faded.
    • NoteSlight dampness to both front shock absorbers.

  28. Pass36,660 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,660 miles
    Test number
    362407419158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,698 miles (+5,641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,698 miles
    Test number
    263513618423
    • NoteFront and rear bumpers damaged

  30. Pass23,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,057 miles
    Test number
    313547717123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 PDU

Does LB04 PDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 PDU is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 PDU?
The MOT on LB04 PDU is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 PDU done?
LB04 PDU was recorded at 124,752 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,301 miles a year.
Has LB04 PDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 PDU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 PDU 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 PDU find?
LB04 PDU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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