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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 XPGMOT history

LB04 XPG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
96,878 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XPG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XPG was last recorded at 96,878 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 13,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,528 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
13,350 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,878 miles
  • 2022 – 83,528 miles
  • 2021 – 76,364 miles
  • 2020 – 72,275 miles
  • 2019 – 67,120 miles
  • 2018 – 65,185 miles
  • 2017 – 61,421 miles
  • 2016 – 57,373 miles
  • 2015 – 54,370 miles
  • 2014 – 50,394 miles
  • 2013 – 46,282 miles
  • 2012 – 42,176 miles
  • 2011 – 38,252 miles
  • 2010 – 34,477 miles
  • 2009 – 31,339 miles
  • 2008 – 27,628 miles
  • 2007 – 23,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,878 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside 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)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,878 miles (+13,350)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,878 miles
    Test number
    857851505952
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,528 miles (+7,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    786880814598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front close to legal limit

  3. Pass76,364 miles (+4,089)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,364 miles
    Test number
    271062076159
    • AdvisoryFront Front exhaust flexy pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

  4. Pass72,275 miles (+5,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    696021959993
    • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play & deteriorating n/s & o/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,120 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,120 miles
    Test number
    365558267364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail67,119 miles (+1,934)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,119 miles
    Test number
    533685052119
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible and rear (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    620644401368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,185 miles (+3,764)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    108095128895
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass61,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    224185036863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,421 miles (+4,048)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    336551611081
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass57,373 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,373 miles
    Test number
    205804164031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    708209945152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,370 miles (+3,976)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    846878245194
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  14. Fail50,394 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,394 miles
    Test number
    297917744129
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteO/s/r side light not working.
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty.

  15. Pass50,394 miles (+4,112)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,394 miles
    Test number
    538767144119
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteO/s/r side light not working.
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty.

  16. Pass46,282 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    585230753156
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty.

  17. Fail46,276 miles (+4,100)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,276 miles
    Test number
    856530953167
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty.

  18. Pass42,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,176 miles
    Test number
    238069442152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,172 miles (+3,920)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,172 miles
    Test number
    489459042104
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass38,252 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,252 miles
    Test number
    707704041154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,477 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,477 miles
    Test number
    702087930185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,339 miles (+3,711)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,339 miles
    Test number
    411246069137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass27,628 miles (+3,668)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,628 miles
    Test number
    791662878143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCovers under vehicle obstructing view.

  24. Pass23,960 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,960 miles
    Test number
    480297407283
    • NoteN\s\r tyre wearing on outside edge

Questions about LB04 XPG

Does LB04 XPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 XPG expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XPG?
The MOT on LB04 XPG expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 XPG done?
LB04 XPG was recorded at 96,878 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has LB04 XPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XPG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LB04 XPG 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 XPG find?
LB04 XPG passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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