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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LE04 DFAMOT history

LE04 DFA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 39,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

LE04 DFA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
39,127 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 DFA
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
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 DFA was last recorded at 39,127 miles on 8 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2026: 39,127 miles, lower than 39,128 miles on 5 Jun 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
39,128 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Average per year
1,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,127 miles
  • 2025 – 38,771 miles
  • 2024 – 38,409 miles
  • 2023 – 37,646 miles
  • 2022 – 36,802 miles
  • 2021 – 35,874 miles
  • 2019 – 34,168 miles
  • 2018 – 32,937 miles
  • 2017 – 32,052 miles
  • 2016 – 31,097 miles
  • 2015 – 29,736 miles
  • 2014 – 26,999 miles
  • 2013 – 24,628 miles
  • 2012 – 21,762 miles
  • 2011 – 18,994 miles
  • 2010 – 16,733 miles
  • 2009 – 13,727 miles
  • 2008 – 10,713 miles
  • 2007 – 8,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,127 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass39,127 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    39,127 miles
    Test number
    238855042322
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail39,128 miles (+357)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,128 miles
    Test number
    389007326875
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass38,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    38,771 miles
    Test number
    578561456069
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail38,771 miles (+362)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,771 miles
    Test number
    795261359773
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass38,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    38,409 miles
    Test number
    723029255292
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  6. Fail38,409 miles (+763)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,409 miles
    Test number
    201564527677
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  7. Pass37,646 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    37,646 miles
    Test number
    163148384888
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail37,644 miles (+842)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,644 miles
    Test number
    324434117702
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass36,802 miles (+928)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,802 miles
    Test number
    484065322471
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal start cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass35,874 miles (+1,706)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,874 miles
    Test number
    767301262017
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal start cracking
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass34,168 miles (+1,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,168 miles
    Test number
    366038380124
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass32,937 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,937 miles
    Test number
    784763731110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,052 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,052 miles
    Test number
    488699329477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,097 miles (+1,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,097 miles
    Test number
    981252715013
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly damaged.

  15. Pass29,736 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,736 miles
    Test number
    189880265120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,999 miles
    Test number
    708441264198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,999 miles (+2,371)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,999 miles
    Test number
    599691464179
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass24,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,628 miles
    Test number
    409158373141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,628 miles (+2,866)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,628 miles
    Test number
    308438773191
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOne bulb in centre stop lamp not working

  20. Pass21,762 miles (+2,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,762 miles
    Test number
    206971272439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass18,994 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,994 miles
    Test number
    408682481159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,733 miles
    Test number
    382359250195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,733 miles (+3,006)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,733 miles
    Test number
    533009450193
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChip in w/screen

  24. Fail13,727 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,727 miles
    Test number
    710350989101
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass13,727 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,727 miles
    Test number
    890170689103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,713 miles (+2,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,713 miles
    Test number
    480785058171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass8,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,158 miles
    Test number
    383967697196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 DFA

Does LE04 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 DFA is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 DFA?
The MOT on LE04 DFA is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 DFA done?
LE04 DFA was recorded at 39,127 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 1,639 miles a year.
Has LE04 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 DFA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 DFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE04 DFA find?
LE04 DFA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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