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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 VUMMOT history

LB04 VUM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,490 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VUM
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
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VUM was last recorded at 77,490 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2017: 19,550 miles, lower than 33,213 miles on 4 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,481 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,490 miles
  • 2025 – 67,993 miles
  • 2024 – 54,682 miles
  • 2023 – 50,514 miles
  • 2022 – 46,994 miles
  • 2021 – 44,474 miles
  • 2019 – 40,089 miles
  • 2018 – 37,844 miles
  • 2017 – 19,550 miles
  • 2016 – 33,213 miles
  • 2015 – 30,883 miles
  • 2014 – 27,923 miles
  • 2013 – 25,480 miles
  • 2012 – 22,877 miles
  • 2011 – 20,106 miles
  • 2010 – 16,748 miles
  • 2009 – 13,850 miles
  • 2008 – 10,920 miles
  • 2007 – 7,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,490 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,490 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    905658489215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail77,481 miles (+9,488)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    947410212446
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,993 miles (+13,311)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    623667893118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,682 miles
    Test number
    384476654614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,681 miles (+4,167)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,681 miles
    Test number
    984187828812
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    50,514 miles
    Test number
    574612543412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,514 miles (+3,520)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,514 miles
    Test number
    257186536609
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  8. Pass46,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    977817401709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,994 miles (+2,520)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    625990260274
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass44,474 miles (+4,385)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    569050388253
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass40,089 miles (+2,245)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    627901188484
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryRear both side trey in poor condition

  12. Pass37,844 miles (+18,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,844 miles
    Test number
    397494155063
    • 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)

  13. Pass19,550 miles (-13,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,550 miles
    Test number
    522569150836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass33,213 miles (+2,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,213 miles
    Test number
    922008368563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low

  15. Pass30,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,883 miles
    Test number
    817721725154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,883 miles (+2,960)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,883 miles
    Test number
    267301825477
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass27,923 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,923 miles
    Test number
    179534534139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine warning light illuminated.
    • NoteFront wipers smeary/juddery.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing.

  18. Fail27,923 miles (+2,443)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,923 miles
    Test number
    959374634147
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • DangerousOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine warning light illuminated.
    • NoteFront wipers smeary/juddery.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing.

  19. Pass25,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,480 miles
    Test number
    299818423172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,479 miles (+2,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,479 miles
    Test number
    405618023199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Fail22,877 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,877 miles
    Test number
    676716232196
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass22,877 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,877 miles
    Test number
    985056732184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,106 miles
    Test number
    766940531126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,106 miles (+3,358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,106 miles
    Test number
    365210831159
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass16,748 miles (+2,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,748 miles
    Test number
    643280110160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass13,850 miles (+2,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,850 miles
    Test number
    470966539164
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre treads low (firestone 185/60r1482t)

  27. Pass10,920 miles (+3,067)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,920 miles
    Test number
    391419628157
    • NoteBoth rear in dicator bulbs slightly fafed
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

  28. Pass7,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    7,853 miles
    Test number
    283248527113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VUM

Does LB04 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VUM is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VUM?
The MOT on LB04 VUM is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 VUM done?
LB04 VUM was recorded at 77,490 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,710 miles a year.
Has LB04 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VUM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 VUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 VUM find?
LB04 VUM passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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