Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LB04 XMLMOT history
LB04 XML is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 116,357 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,342 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 XML
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 XML was last recorded at 116,357 miles on 8 May 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,338 miles · 6 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 5,342 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,357 miles
- 2025 – 112,242 miles
- 2024 – 110,717 miles
- 2023 – 108,259 miles
- 2022 – 104,219 miles
- 2021 – 100,575 miles
- 2020 – 96,174 miles
- 2019 – 89,359 miles
- 2018 – 83,998 miles
- 2017 – 75,878 miles
- 2016 – 68,671 miles
- 2015 – 60,881 miles
- 2014 – 53,698 miles
- 2013 – 48,259 miles
- 2012 – 40,879 miles
- 2011 – 35,270 miles
- 2010 – 28,433 miles
- 2009 – 22,278 miles
- 2008 – 17,939 miles
- 2007 – 15,002 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,357 miles
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Outer casing of rear exhaust silencer beginning to deteriorate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,357 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 116,357 miles
- Test number
- 602070850178
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail116,338 miles (+4,096)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,338 miles
- Test number
- 212719967361
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,242 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 112,242 miles
- Test number
- 423702309109
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail112,242 miles (+1,525)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,242 miles
- Test number
- 673369435903
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass110,717 miles (+2,458)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 110,717 miles
- Test number
- 891244766098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass108,259 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 108,259 miles
- Test number
- 414445661623
- AdvisoryDamage to offside rear wing and door.
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal aged/perished
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter casing of rear exhaust silencer beginning to deteriorate
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency met but advise inspection/adjustment
Fail108,259 miles (+4,040)3 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,259 miles
- Test number
- 237722727223
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryDamage to offside rear wing and door.
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal aged/perished
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter casing of rear exhaust silencer beginning to deteriorate
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency met but advise inspection/adjustment
Pass104,219 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 104,219 miles
- Test number
- 602577330425
- AdvisoryDamage to offside door and offside rear wing
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe flexible section deteriorated
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryLimited reserve travel at parking brake lever, advise adjustment/attention
- AdvisoryMinor stone chip in front windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter casing of rear exhaust silencer beginning to deteriorate
- AdvisorySlight play developing in steering rack (nearside)
Fail104,219 miles (+3,644)6 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,219 miles
- Test number
- 389857535348
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDamage to offside door and offside rear wing
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe flexible section deteriorated
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryLimited reserve travel at parking brake lever, advise adjustment/attention
- AdvisoryMinor stone chip in front windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter casing of rear exhaust silencer beginning to deteriorate
- AdvisorySlight play developing in steering rack (nearside)
Pass100,575 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 100,575 miles
- Test number
- 110055793634
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at inner circumference of gaiter adjacent to drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section of downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged at inner section close to inertia- reel (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryLimited reserve travel at parking brake lever when same applied
- AdvisoryMinor stone-chip at Zone B of front windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside dipped headlamp beam aim close to upper limit
Fail100,575 miles (+4,401)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,575 miles
- Test number
- 189399569728
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at inner circumference of gaiter adjacent to drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section of downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged at inner section close to inertia- reel (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryLimited reserve travel at parking brake lever when same applied
- AdvisoryMinor stone-chip at Zone B of front windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside dipped headlamp beam aim close to upper limit
Pass96,174 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 96,174 miles
- Test number
- 538509571036
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components
- AdvisoryDeterioration at front exhaust flexible pipe
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber shroud detached
- AdvisorySeveral lights missing from centre stop lamp
Fail96,174 miles (+6,815)2 major3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,174 miles
- Test number
- 606652391547
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components
- AdvisoryDeterioration at front exhaust flexible pipe
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber shroud detached
- AdvisorySeveral lights missing from centre stop lamp
Pass89,359 miles (+5,361)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 89,359 miles
- Test number
- 895919316609
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,998 miles (+8,120)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 83,998 miles
- Test number
- 828211149505
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,878 miles (+7,207)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 75,878 miles
- Test number
- 392993797369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,671 miles (+7,790)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 68,671 miles
- Test number
- 991276875228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,881 miles (+7,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 60,881 miles
- Test number
- 589619985046
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,698 miles (+5,439)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 53,698 miles
- Test number
- 806686604152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,259 miles (+7,380)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 48,259 miles
- Test number
- 156169903189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass40,879 miles (+5,609)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 40,879 miles
- Test number
- 735520092090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,270 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 35,270 miles
- Test number
- 676170511174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,270 miles (+6,837)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,270 miles
- Test number
- 868559201190
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Pass28,433 miles (+6,155)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 28,433 miles
- Test number
- 282024320489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,278 miles (+4,339)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 22,278 miles
- Test number
- 233716929484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,939 miles (+2,937)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 17,939 miles
- Test number
- 390168428171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,002 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 15,002 miles
- Test number
- 453438037159
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB04 XML
- Does LB04 XML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XML is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 XML?
- The MOT on LB04 XML is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 XML done?
- LB04 XML was recorded at 116,357 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,342 miles a year.
- Has LB04 XML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 XML has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB04 XML 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 XML find?
- LB04 XML passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle.
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