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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LC04 FLEMOT history

LC04 FLE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LC04 FLE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,051 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 FLE
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 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 FLE was last recorded at 132,051 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 6,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,758 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,293 miles
Average per year
5,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,051 miles
  • 2024 – 125,758 miles
  • 2023 – 119,347 miles
  • 2022 – 114,116 miles
  • 2021 – 109,284 miles
  • 2020 – 103,835 miles
  • 2019 – 95,285 miles
  • 2018 – 88,271 miles
  • 2017 – 72,424 miles
  • 2016 – 71,954 miles
  • 2015 – 69,041 miles
  • 2014 – 65,074 miles
  • 2013 – 58,514 miles
  • 2012 – 56,133 miles
  • 2011 – 53,663 miles
  • 2010 – 49,879 miles
  • 2009 – 45,522 miles
  • 2008 – 38,301 miles
  • 2007 – 30,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,051 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer rustyRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,051 miles (+6,293)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,051 miles
    Test number
    713594253146
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer rusty

  2. Pass125,758 miles (+6,411)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,758 miles
    Test number
    388175919458
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer rusty

  3. Pass119,347 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,347 miles
    Test number
    374739018891
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  4. Fail119,336 miles (+5,220)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,336 miles
    Test number
    456712955453
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  5. Pass114,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    316505966292
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer rusty

  6. Fail114,116 miles (+4,832)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    710095681911
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer rusty

  7. Pass109,284 miles (+5,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,284 miles
    Test number
    407332178311
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer rusty

  8. Pass103,835 miles (+8,550)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,835 miles
    Test number
    215895874461
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass95,285 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,285 miles
    Test number
    676408327142
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail95,285 miles (+7,014)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,285 miles
    Test number
    282028570460
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass88,271 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    436552548046
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail88,271 miles (+15,847)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    382841165181
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass72,424 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,424 miles
    Test number
    682107242185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    274791037514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,954 miles (+2,913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    320398287549
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass69,041 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,041 miles
    Test number
    897003795088
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteExhaust middle clamp broken

  17. Fail69,041 miles (+3,967)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,041 miles
    Test number
    629963295078
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteE m light on
    • NoteE p c light on
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteExhaust middle clamp broken

  18. Pass65,074 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    477471564197
    • NoteOffside headlamp damaged
    • NoteDamage to body work
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  19. Fail65,074 miles (+6,560)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    269431664113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDamage to body work
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  20. Pass58,514 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    158512783064
    • NoteAlloy wheels damaged
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteScratches to body panels

  21. Fail58,512 miles (+2,379)1 dangerous3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,512 miles
    Test number
    439972683069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAlloy wheels damaged
    • NoteBoth rear tyres very badly cracked
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteScratches to body panels

  22. Pass56,133 miles (+15)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,133 miles
    Test number
    279709072199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily cracked
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres outer wall damage
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  23. Fail56,118 miles (+2,455)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,118 miles
    Test number
    967023472118
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily cracked
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres outer wall damage
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  24. Fail53,663 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    248655991489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass53,663 miles (+3,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    869505291160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass49,879 miles (+4,357)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,879 miles
    Test number
    764431040140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls starting to crack

  27. Fail45,522 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    404084039105
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass45,522 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    731074039125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,301 miles (+7,885)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,301 miles
    Test number
    243593448170
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers slightly damp
    • NoteDamage to rear bumper

  30. Pass30,416 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    993860437111
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers damp
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edge

Questions about LC04 FLE

Does LC04 FLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC04 FLE is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC04 FLE?
The MOT on LC04 FLE is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC04 FLE done?
LC04 FLE was recorded at 132,051 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
Has LC04 FLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 FLE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LC04 FLE 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 LC04 FLE find?
LC04 FLE passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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