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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LC04 XMHMOT history

LC04 XMH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LC04 XMH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,620 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 XMH
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
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 XMH was last recorded at 70,620 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,603 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,620 miles
  • 2024 – 70,603 miles
  • 2023 – 70,410 miles
  • 2022 – 70,287 miles
  • 2021 – 69,273 miles
  • 2020 – 67,844 miles
  • 2019 – 65,175 miles
  • 2017 – 63,924 miles
  • 2016 – 56,842 miles
  • 2015 – 56,460 miles
  • 2014 – 51,718 miles
  • 2013 – 47,838 miles
  • 2012 – 44,084 miles
  • 2011 – 39,414 miles
  • 2010 – 35,367 miles
  • 2009 – 29,032 miles
  • 2008 – 22,935 miles
  • 2007 – 16,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,620 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,620 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    735204452437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,620 miles (+17)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    981343852577
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,603 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    727257425470
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,410 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,410 miles
    Test number
    916676062801
    • AdvisoryGearbox has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,287 miles (+1,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,287 miles
    Test number
    208852067169
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,273 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,273 miles
    Test number
    102336482715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,844 miles (+2,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    494765581623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,175 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,175 miles
    Test number
    102415178212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,924 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,924 miles
    Test number
    338651512314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    440719599475
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly.

  11. Fail60,911 miles (+4,069)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    803519925499
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly.

  12. Pass56,842 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,842 miles
    Test number
    352408472850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,460 miles (+4,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,460 miles
    Test number
    217892415416
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass51,718 miles (+3,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,718 miles
    Test number
    527640524159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass47,838 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,838 miles
    Test number
    226860723493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,084 miles (+4,670)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,084 miles
    Test number
    896744712150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    419859001108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail39,414 miles (+4,047)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    315829901169
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,367 miles
    Test number
    710998210146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail35,367 miles (+6,335)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,367 miles
    Test number
    273516810425
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,032 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,032 miles
    Test number
    241143819421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,935 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,935 miles
    Test number
    402420628178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,637 miles
    Test number
    372274017184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC04 XMH

Does LC04 XMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC04 XMH is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC04 XMH?
The MOT on LC04 XMH is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC04 XMH done?
LC04 XMH was recorded at 70,620 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 2,895 miles a year.
Has LC04 XMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 XMH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC04 XMH 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 XMH find?
LC04 XMH passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 4 more.

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