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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LC04 XLDMOT history

LC04 XLD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LC04 XLD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,460 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 XLD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 XLD was last recorded at 75,460 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,192 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,268 miles
Average per year
2,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,460 miles
  • 2025 – 73,192 miles
  • 2024 – 70,687 miles
  • 2022 – 69,030 miles
  • 2021 – 67,097 miles
  • 2020 – 65,597 miles
  • 2019 – 64,754 miles
  • 2018 – 63,788 miles
  • 2017 – 61,622 miles
  • 2016 – 60,159 miles
  • 2015 – 58,285 miles
  • 2014 – 56,245 miles
  • 2013 – 54,114 miles
  • 2012 – 51,806 miles
  • 2011 – 48,251 miles
  • 2010 – 43,816 miles
  • 2009 – 38,064 miles
  • 2008 – 31,886 miles
  • 2007 – 26,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,460 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,460 miles
    Test number
    172227909171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,457 miles (+2,265)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    562539059527
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,192 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,192 miles
    Test number
    983401806652
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,192 miles (+2,505)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,192 miles
    Test number
    226017480170
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,687 miles (+1,657)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,687 miles
    Test number
    376585609434
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank cap cover broken

  6. Pass69,030 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,030 miles
    Test number
    601879187645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,097 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    565386465716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,597 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,597 miles
    Test number
    589366596432
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes ware unevenly same axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail65,597 miles (+843)4 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,597 miles
    Test number
    679986127148
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes ware unevenly same axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,754 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,754 miles
    Test number
    398969088905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    474449463908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,788 miles (+2,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    883660950571
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass61,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    959391247676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail61,622 miles (+1,463)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    858009622730
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass60,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    539447066231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail60,159 miles (+1,874)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    266789239019
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,285 miles (+2,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,285 miles
    Test number
    370033767947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt no tested,child seat obstructing full inspection.

  18. Pass56,245 miles (+2,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    316713824357
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt not tested,childseat obstructing full inspection

  19. Pass54,114 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    679823023352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,806 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,806 miles
    Test number
    465791292218
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass51,806 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,806 miles
    Test number
    819821392263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,251 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,251 miles
    Test number
    637583571065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,816 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,816 miles
    Test number
    170744770456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,064 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,064 miles
    Test number
    904744889001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,886 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,886 miles
    Test number
    590277608101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,045 miles
    Test number
    581040017125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LC04 XLD

Does LC04 XLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC04 XLD is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC04 XLD?
The MOT on LC04 XLD is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC04 XLD done?
LC04 XLD was recorded at 75,460 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,621 miles a year.
Has LC04 XLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 XLD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC04 XLD 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 XLD find?
LC04 XLD passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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