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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LB04 WZUMOT history

LB04 WZU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
75,303 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 WZU was last recorded at 75,303 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,303 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,303 miles
  • 2024 – 72,632 miles
  • 2023 – 70,060 miles
  • 2022 – 67,741 miles
  • 2021 – 66,891 miles
  • 2020 – 65,142 miles
  • 2019 – 63,214 miles
  • 2018 – 55,684 miles
  • 2017 – 50,709 miles
  • 2016 – 46,200 miles
  • 2015 – 42,933 miles
  • 2014 – 40,416 miles
  • 2013 – 37,671 miles
  • 2012 – 35,517 miles
  • 2011 – 27,380 miles
  • 2010 – 22,339 miles
  • 2009 – 18,404 miles
  • 2007 – 17,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,303 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large play advise replacingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Silencer's outer skin is corroded and peeling off.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,303 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    664827356931
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large play advise replacing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Fail75,303 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    851807195231
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large play advise replacing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass72,632 miles (+2,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,632 miles
    Test number
    463044402148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer's outer skin is corroded and peeling

  4. Pass70,060 miles (+2,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    243207381453
    • AdvisoryFront The exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear The exhaust silencer's outer skin is corroded and peeling off.

  5. Pass67,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,741 miles
    Test number
    238826055841
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer's outer skin is corroded and peeling off.

  6. Fail67,741 miles (+850)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,741 miles
    Test number
    950792420198
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer's outer skin is corroded and peeling off.

  7. Pass66,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,891 miles
    Test number
    622068510752
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer outer skin corroded and peeling.

  8. Fail66,891 miles (+1,749)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,891 miles
    Test number
    116622709626
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer outer skin corroded and peeling.

  9. Pass65,142 miles (+1,928)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,142 miles
    Test number
    837347752882
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass63,214 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,214 miles
    Test number
    123725203117
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. Weak beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail63,214 miles (+7,530)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,214 miles
    Test number
    408562904167
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. Weak beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass55,684 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,684 miles
    Test number
    826633816056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    611356750417
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight cloudy. beam pattern is very weak.

  14. Fail50,707 miles (+4,507)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    821733966348
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight cloudy. beam pattern is very weak.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked and perished.

  15. Pass46,200 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    158170979144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,933 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,933 miles
    Test number
    369543425272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,416 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,416 miles
    Test number
    209121164187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,671 miles
    Test number
    398084563107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail37,671 miles (+2,154)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,671 miles
    Test number
    938774763169
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass35,517 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,517 miles
    Test number
    215418072156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,497 miles (+8,117)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,497 miles
    Test number
    898674872159
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass27,380 miles (+5,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,380 miles
    Test number
    556324261107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail22,339 miles4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,339 miles
    Test number
    322566140191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass22,339 miles (+3,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,339 miles
    Test number
    434166540193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass18,404 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,404 miles
    Test number
    681559349053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,325 miles
    Test number
    133109217261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 WZU

Does LB04 WZU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 WZU expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WZU?
The MOT on LB04 WZU expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 WZU done?
LB04 WZU was recorded at 75,303 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 3,235 miles a year.
Has LB04 WZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WZU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 WZU 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 WZU find?
LB04 WZU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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