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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LD04 ZXCMOT history

LD04 ZXC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LD04 ZXC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,957 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD04 ZXC
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
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD04 ZXC was last recorded at 94,957 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,205 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,752 miles
Average per year
3,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,957 miles
  • 2024 – 91,205 miles
  • 2023 – 88,440 miles
  • 2022 – 85,443 miles
  • 2021 – 82,611 miles
  • 2020 – 80,557 miles
  • 2019 – 79,470 miles
  • 2018 – 77,806 miles
  • 2017 – 76,402 miles
  • 2016 – 74,370 miles
  • 2015 – 72,973 miles
  • 2014 – 69,803 miles
  • 2013 – 67,740 miles
  • 2012 – 64,815 miles
  • 2011 – 62,416 miles
  • 2010 – 59,773 miles
  • 2009 – 52,615 miles
  • 2008 – 41,695 miles
  • 2007 – 31,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,957 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,957 miles (+3,752)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    921547676573
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,205 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    466155822939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded around bush n/s and o/s

  3. Fail91,205 miles (+2,765)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    170912841371
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded around bush n/s and o/s

  4. Pass88,440 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,440 miles
    Test number
    316841291432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,374 miles (+2,931)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    866956037952
    • 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass85,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,443 miles
    Test number
    247086670932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail85,443 miles (+2,832)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,443 miles
    Test number
    824346928051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested NSR brake caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass82,611 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,611 miles
    Test number
    484853050009
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Fail82,611 miles (+2,054)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,611 miles
    Test number
    607025130372
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass80,557 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,557 miles
    Test number
    935419359132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail80,557 miles (+1,087)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,557 miles
    Test number
    801121226247
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass79,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,470 miles
    Test number
    406772983851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,470 miles (+1,664)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,470 miles
    Test number
    441551481672
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour renew bulb (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour renew bulb showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass77,806 miles (+1,404)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    183151861022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass76,402 miles (+2,032)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    707943020114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass74,370 miles (+1,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    788145442807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass72,973 miles (+3,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,973 miles
    Test number
    443542301396
    • AdvisoryFront suspesion inner wishbone rear bushes are deteriated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 R14 81T (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    156606554482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,803 miles (+2,063)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    316036054017
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail67,740 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    287763133020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass67,740 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    945763133012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,815 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,815 miles
    Test number
    226683422056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteA slight drag was detected on both rear brakes with the wheels off the ground.

  23. Pass64,815 miles (+2,399)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,815 miles
    Test number
    365593122004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteA slight drag was detected on both rear brakes with the wheels off the ground.

  24. Pass62,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    819456721090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,416 miles (+2,643)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    928476121051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass59,773 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,773 miles
    Test number
    852469120085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,615 miles (+10,920)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    133115409195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/S & O/S front suspension rear inner wishbone bushes are worn which may allow too great a movement.

  28. Pass41,695 miles (+9,984)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,695 miles
    Test number
    450265208112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,711 miles
    Test number
    683066007136
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD04 ZXC

Does LD04 ZXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD04 ZXC is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD04 ZXC?
The MOT on LD04 ZXC is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD04 ZXC done?
LD04 ZXC was recorded at 94,957 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,290 miles a year.
Has LD04 ZXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD04 ZXC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD04 ZXC 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 ZXC find?
LD04 ZXC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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