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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 WGCMOT history

LB04 WGC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,354 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WGC
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
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 WGC was last recorded at 102,354 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,825 miles · 11 Apr 2018
Between the last two tests
529 miles
Average per year
4,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,354 miles
  • 2018 – 101,825 miles
  • 2017 – 98,825 miles
  • 2016 – 94,208 miles
  • 2015 – 91,548 miles
  • 2014 – 88,390 miles
  • 2013 – 83,859 miles
  • 2012 – 78,381 miles
  • 2011 – 70,450 miles
  • 2010 – 57,593 miles
  • 2009 – 48,738 miles
  • 2008 – 36,935 miles
  • 2007 – 27,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin off

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 Bumper insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    762521018462
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin off

  2. Fail102,354 miles (+529)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    351513230458
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin off

  3. Pass101,825 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,825 miles
    Test number
    333838713539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorated

  4. Fail101,820 miles (+2,995)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,820 miles
    Test number
    350886794954
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorated

  5. Pass98,825 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,825 miles
    Test number
    921409355840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,208 miles
    Test number
    844333817869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,208 miles (+2,660)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,208 miles
    Test number
    409156875137
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass91,548 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,548 miles
    Test number
    368679355149
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass88,390 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,390 miles
    Test number
    707481154128
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail88,390 miles (+4,531)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,390 miles
    Test number
    869601654162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass83,859 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,859 miles
    Test number
    129372753197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,662 miles (+5,281)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    128130343113
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are bald on the inner edges and close to limit
    • NoteFront discs are lipped

  13. Pass78,381 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,381 miles
    Test number
    795748352121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail78,377 miles (+7,927)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,377 miles
    Test number
    176074952106
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

  15. Pass70,450 miles (+12,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    927067631171
    • 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)

  16. Pass57,593 miles (+8,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    863198840175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,738 miles (+11,803)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,738 miles
    Test number
    211196359197
    • NoteBoth front tyres below limit on edge //////Nearside rear tyre 2.6mm
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  18. Pass36,935 miles (+9,640)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,935 miles
    Test number
    654805758114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,295 miles
    Test number
    513515047184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 WGC

Does LB04 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 WGC is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WGC?
The MOT on LB04 WGC is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 WGC done?
LB04 WGC was recorded at 102,354 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,017 miles a year.
Has LB04 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WGC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 WGC 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 WGC find?
LB04 WGC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust box skin off.

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