Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LB04 SNZMOT history
LB04 SNZ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,973 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 152,973 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,431 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 SNZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB04 SNZ was last recorded at 152,973 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 7,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 145,075 miles · 4 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,898 miles
- Average per year
- 6,431 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,973 miles
- 2024 – 145,075 miles
- 2023 – 138,035 miles
- 2022 – 128,775 miles
- 2021 – 120,927 miles
- 2020 – 114,620 miles
- 2019 – 107,080 miles
- 2018 – 101,001 miles
- 2017 – 93,059 miles
- 2016 – 89,348 miles
- 2015 – 81,249 miles
- 2014 – 71,515 miles
- 2013 – 63,736 miles
- 2012 – 61,184 miles
- 2011 – 59,512 miles
- 2009 – 50,338 miles
- 2008 – 41,742 miles
- 2007 – 33,374 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail152,973 miles
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryRear parking brake lever excessive travel
- AdvisoryRadiator leakingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Excessive handbrake travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Direction indicator not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail152,973 miles (+7,898)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,973 miles
- Test number
- 579297107726
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryRear parking brake lever excessive travel
- AdvisoryRadiator leaking
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass145,075 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 145,075 miles
- Test number
- 310416267732
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExcessive handbrake travel
- AdvisoryRadiator leaking
Fail145,075 miles (+7,040)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,075 miles
- Test number
- 919545966862
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExcessive handbrake travel
- AdvisoryRadiator leaking
Pass138,035 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 138,035 miles
- Test number
- 376185426244
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail138,035 miles (+9,260)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,035 miles
- Test number
- 730448729570
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass128,775 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 128,775 miles
- Test number
- 141739683725
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail128,775 miles (+7,848)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,775 miles
- Test number
- 458427438221
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass120,927 miles (+6,307)5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 120,927 miles
- Test number
- 286739580651
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,620 miles (+7,540)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 114,620 miles
- Test number
- 430192915448
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,080 miles (+6,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,080 miles
- Test number
- 353691051928
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass101,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 101,001 miles
- Test number
- 625430001937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,001 miles (+7,942)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,001 miles
- Test number
- 578397131987
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass93,059 miles (+3,711)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 93,059 miles
- Test number
- 578926697575
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteriorating
Pass89,348 miles (+8,099)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 89,348 miles
- Test number
- 589233900881
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)
Pass81,249 miles (+9,734)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 81,249 miles
- Test number
- 336435135177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,515 miles (+7,779)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2015
- Odometer
- 71,515 miles
- Test number
- 397554034183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,736 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 63,736 miles
- Test number
- 795518133132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,736 miles (+2,552)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,736 miles
- Test number
- 809247233130
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,184 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 61,184 miles
- Test number
- 245645662154
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail61,184 miles (+1,672)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,184 miles
- Test number
- 428665662106
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,512 miles (+9,174)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 59,512 miles
- Test number
- 855682371162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,338 miles (+8,596)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 50,338 miles
- Test number
- 130884679112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,742 miles (+8,368)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 41,742 miles
- Test number
- 202375058475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 33,374 miles
- Test number
- 682500277131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 SNZ
- Does LB04 SNZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB04 SNZ expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 SNZ?
- The MOT on LB04 SNZ expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB04 SNZ done?
- LB04 SNZ was recorded at 152,973 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,431 miles a year.
- Has LB04 SNZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 SNZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB04 SNZ 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 SNZ find?
- LB04 SNZ failed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 6 major defects and 7 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 10 more.
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