
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LD04 ZGRMOT history
LD04 ZGR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,160 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 130,160 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,900 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD04 ZGR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD04 ZGR was last recorded at 130,160 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,808 miles · 26 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 352 miles
- Average per year
- 5,900 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 130,160 miles
- 2023 – 123,696 miles
- 2022 – 117,034 miles
- 2021 – 109,937 miles
- 2020 – 102,337 miles
- 2019 – 99,326 miles
- 2018 – 97,509 miles
- 2017 – 92,606 miles
- 2016 – 84,828 miles
- 2015 – 76,662 miles
- 2014 – 68,893 miles
- 2013 – 60,063 miles
- 2012 – 53,997 miles
- 2011 – 49,036 miles
- 2010 – 43,407 miles
- 2009 – 39,864 miles
- 2008 – 35,490 miles
- 2007 – 30,073 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear exhaust rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,160 miles (+352)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 130,160 miles
- Test number
- 580753905192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,808 miles (+6,112)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,808 miles
- Test number
- 428920249123
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass123,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 123,696 miles
- Test number
- 217255805375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,695 miles (+6,661)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,695 miles
- Test number
- 751704896221
- DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass117,034 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 117,034 miles
- Test number
- 675531364958
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
Fail117,034 miles (+7,097)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,034 miles
- Test number
- 332328567182
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
Pass109,937 miles (+336)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 109,937 miles
- Test number
- 221670732794
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded
Fail109,601 miles (+7,264)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,601 miles
- Test number
- 961480213639
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secured correctly allowing dirt and water to ingress [deteriorated ] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing deteriorated
Pass102,337 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 102,337 miles
- Test number
- 454979624129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,337 miles (+3,011)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,337 miles
- Test number
- 678031751660
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,326 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 99,326 miles
- Test number
- 414748716103
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail99,321 miles (+1,812)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,321 miles
- Test number
- 683469496465
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass97,509 miles (+4,903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,509 miles
- Test number
- 821336020821
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,606 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 92,606 miles
- Test number
- 109523779029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,606 miles (+7,778)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,606 miles
- Test number
- 488522091979
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass84,828 miles (+8,166)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 84,828 miles
- Test number
- 789812463624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,662 miles (+7,769)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 76,662 miles
- Test number
- 919025995182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,893 miles (+8,830)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 68,893 miles
- Test number
- 396835384100
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,063 miles (+6,066)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 60,063 miles
- Test number
- 709440593184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,997 miles (+4,961)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 53,997 miles
- Test number
- 425501692190
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass49,036 miles (+5,629)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 49,036 miles
- Test number
- 255143491455
- NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
- NoteThe O/S/R tyre is slightly out of shape
Pass43,407 miles (+3,543)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 43,407 miles
- Test number
- 243047090144
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHigh travel on hand brake
Pass39,864 miles (+4,374)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 39,864 miles
- Test number
- 263858389163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,490 miles (+5,417)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 35,490 miles
- Test number
- 640543288110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 30,073 miles
- Test number
- 331492017406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD04 ZGR
- Does LD04 ZGR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD04 ZGR expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD04 ZGR?
- The MOT on LD04 ZGR expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD04 ZGR done?
- LD04 ZGR was recorded at 130,160 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 5,900 miles a year.
- Has LD04 ZGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD04 ZGR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD04 ZGR 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 LD04 ZGR find?
- LD04 ZGR passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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