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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 VUKMOT history

LB04 VUK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
69,770 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VUK was last recorded at 69,770 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 2,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,648 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,122 miles
Average per year
2,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,770 miles
  • 2025 – 67,648 miles
  • 2024 – 67,026 miles
  • 2023 – 66,023 miles
  • 2022 – 64,573 miles
  • 2021 – 63,061 miles
  • 2020 – 62,031 miles
  • 2019 – 61,560 miles
  • 2018 – 61,253 miles
  • 2017 – 60,699 miles
  • 2016 – 59,084 miles
  • 2015 – 57,099 miles
  • 2014 – 53,648 miles
  • 2013 – 50,138 miles
  • 2012 – 47,004 miles
  • 2011 – 39,798 miles
  • 2010 – 33,520 miles
  • 2009 – 27,667 miles
  • 2008 – 21,476 miles
  • 2007 – 15,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,770 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,770 miles (+2,122)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    624579865932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass67,648 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,648 miles
    Test number
    340355588607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail67,641 miles (+615)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,641 miles
    Test number
    396989637390
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass67,026 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,026 miles
    Test number
    778146680566
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,026 miles (+1,003)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,026 miles
    Test number
    396726980459
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,023 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    609233136346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,573 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    164782547086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,061 miles (+1,030)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,061 miles
    Test number
    204799150300
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,031 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    387060822192
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail62,031 miles (+471)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    492570752401
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass61,560 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,560 miles
    Test number
    867399620835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,253 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,253 miles
    Test number
    123964397916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,699 miles (+1,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,699 miles
    Test number
    438501929456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass59,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,084 miles
    Test number
    210974867107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail59,084 miles (+1,985)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,084 miles
    Test number
    732597264591
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass57,099 miles (+3,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,099 miles
    Test number
    977921335187
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass53,648 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    279930724403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre split in tread
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  18. Fail53,648 miles (+3,510)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    605180024176
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre split in tread
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  19. Pass50,138 miles (+3,134)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,138 miles
    Test number
    547753523186
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight movement both front lower suspension arm bushes

  20. Pass47,004 miles (+7,206)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,004 miles
    Test number
    697834522147
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn heavily inner shoulder

  21. Pass39,798 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,798 miles
    Test number
    249927131406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,520 miles (+5,853)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,520 miles
    Test number
    264564730140
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass27,667 miles (+6,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,667 miles
    Test number
    923481939187
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Fail21,476 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,476 miles
    Test number
    274844448465
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

  25. Pass21,476 miles (+6,387)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,476 miles
    Test number
    760744148151
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

  26. Pass15,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,089 miles
    Test number
    291183147455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VUK

Does LB04 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VUK is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VUK?
The MOT on LB04 VUK is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 VUK done?
LB04 VUK was recorded at 69,770 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,870 miles a year.
Has LB04 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VUK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 VUK 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 VUK find?
LB04 VUK passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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