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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB04 RWZMOT history

LB04 RWZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,224 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 RWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 RWZ was last recorded at 106,224 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 5,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,976 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,248 miles
Average per year
4,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,224 miles
  • 2025 – 100,976 miles
  • 2024 – 96,638 miles
  • 2023 – 92,681 miles
  • 2022 – 87,600 miles
  • 2021 – 84,992 miles
  • 2020 – 83,126 miles
  • 2018 – 81,503 miles
  • 2017 – 78,255 miles
  • 2016 – 73,533 miles
  • 2015 – 67,334 miles
  • 2014 – 58,344 miles
  • 2013 – 49,077 miles
  • 2012 – 37,623 miles
  • 2011 – 22,953 miles
  • 2010 – 19,791 miles
  • 2009 – 15,382 miles
  • 2008 – 12,748 miles
  • 2007 – 9,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,224 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil low.
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Number plate slightly damaged.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer.
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,224 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,224 miles
    Test number
    559274862655
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer.
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  2. Fail106,224 miles (+5,248)5 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,224 miles
    Test number
    181340176854
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer.
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  3. Pass100,976 miles (+4,338)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,976 miles
    Test number
    656857454743
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust pipe has a small leak.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp dipped beam patterns could be improved.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.

  4. Pass96,638 miles (+3,957)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,638 miles
    Test number
    450708523765
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.

  5. Pass92,681 miles (+5,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,681 miles
    Test number
    956629182697
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass87,600 miles (+2,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,600 miles
    Test number
    385053187929
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass84,992 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,992 miles
    Test number
    983406977216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,126 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    948981444300
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside central outer and inner sill has light corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing in poor condition
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp has 2 sections inoperative

  9. Fail83,126 miles (+1,623)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    566781246119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside central outer and inner sill has light corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing in poor condition
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp has 2 sections inoperative

  10. Pass81,503 miles (+3,248)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    480064194242
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge and cracking in tread and outer face
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

  11. Pass78,255 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,255 miles
    Test number
    762989662755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,533 miles (+6,199)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    400109065438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,334 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    576935155174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,344 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    858043354185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,077 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    516098053162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,623 miles (+14,670)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,623 miles
    Test number
    447136662153
    • NoteRear (both sides) tyres worn on inside edge.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass22,953 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,953 miles
    Test number
    766874771157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,791 miles (+4,409)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,791 miles
    Test number
    843260080146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

  19. Pass15,382 miles (+2,634)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,382 miles
    Test number
    214318979132
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front headlamp scratched not effecting beam pattern

  20. Pass12,748 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,748 miles
    Test number
    223736538164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,679 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,679 miles
    Test number
    420440737148
    • NoteIMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED SLIGHTLY
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE ON WINDSCREEN IN SWEPT AREA NOT 40MM YET

Questions about LB04 RWZ

Does LB04 RWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 RWZ is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 RWZ?
The MOT on LB04 RWZ is valid until 13 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 RWZ done?
LB04 RWZ was recorded at 106,224 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,974 miles a year.
Has LB04 RWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 RWZ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 RWZ 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 RWZ find?
LB04 RWZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area.; engine oil low., and 10 more.

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