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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LC04 XMZMOT history

LC04 XMZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

LC04 XMZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
117,310 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 XMZ
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
20 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 XMZ was last recorded at 117,310 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,273 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
5,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,310 miles
  • 2023 – 109,957 miles
  • 2022 – 100,030 miles
  • 2020 – 88,234 miles
  • 2019 – 74,245 miles
  • 2018 – 68,686 miles
  • 2017 – 62,951 miles
  • 2016 – 58,709 miles
  • 2015 – 55,615 miles
  • 2014 – 50,983 miles
  • 2012 – 42,349 miles
  • 2011 – 36,743 miles
  • 2010 – 31,774 miles
  • 2009 – 26,528 miles
  • 2008 – 22,656 miles
  • 2007 – 17,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,310 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,310 miles (+37)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,310 miles
    Test number
    308530813834
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,273 miles (+7,316)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    322690232890
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to revs not holding steady (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,957 miles (+9,927)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,957 miles
    Test number
    562953801159
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,030 miles
    Test number
    605247104393
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail100,030 miles (+11,796)9 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,030 miles
    Test number
    474706520401
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass88,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,234 miles
    Test number
    319098419073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail88,234 miles (+13,989)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,234 miles
    Test number
    301636039917
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass74,245 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,245 miles
    Test number
    386739425072
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  9. Fail74,242 miles (+5,556)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    217243470446
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  10. Pass68,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    153468033513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,686 miles (+1,811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    754736537528
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    425251618763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted & peeling away

  13. Fail66,874 miles (+3,923)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,874 miles
    Test number
    897829823275
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted & peeling away

  14. Pass62,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    347645445134
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very light misting (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail62,950 miles (+4,241)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    116478086735
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very light misting (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass58,709 miles (+3,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,709 miles
    Test number
    715713741215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays/engine covers fitted

  17. Pass55,615 miles (+4,632)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,615 miles
    Test number
    968626645183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass50,983 miles (+8,634)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,983 miles
    Test number
    265333694003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,349 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,349 miles
    Test number
    689234722122
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside Front tyre perished

  20. Fail42,348 miles (+5,605)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,348 miles
    Test number
    608974422185
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside Front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Pass36,743 miles (+4,969)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    115251431184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBushes at rear of both front lower wishbones starting to split
    • NoteForeign body in nearside rear tyre treadclose to outer sidewall tyre appears ok at time of testing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack and perish

  22. Pass31,774 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,774 miles
    Test number
    454716720149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,528 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,528 miles
    Test number
    554176339104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,656 miles (+4,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,656 miles
    Test number
    200793748497
    • 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)

  25. Pass17,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,735 miles
    Test number
    344935147136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 XMZ

Does LC04 XMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC04 XMZ expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC04 XMZ?
The MOT on LC04 XMZ expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC04 XMZ done?
LC04 XMZ was recorded at 117,310 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 5,815 miles a year.
Has LC04 XMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 XMZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LC04 XMZ 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 XMZ find?
LC04 XMZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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