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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LE04 DHUMOT history

LE04 DHU is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2023.

LE04 DHU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
168,378 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 DHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 DHU was last recorded at 168,378 miles on 20 Jan 2023, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,014 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
8,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,378 miles
  • 2022 – 153,370 miles
  • 2021 – 140,609 miles
  • 2019 – 127,746 miles
  • 2018 – 115,419 miles
  • 2017 – 109,970 miles
  • 2016 – 104,151 miles
  • 2015 – 97,406 miles
  • 2014 – 89,663 miles
  • 2013 – 82,420 miles
  • 2012 – 77,203 miles
  • 2011 – 71,263 miles
  • 2010 – 64,749 miles
  • 2009 – 56,995 miles
  • 2008 – 48,819 miles
  • 2007 – 36,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,378 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,378 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,378 miles
    Test number
    909387479381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,014 miles (+14,644)11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,014 miles
    Test number
    623512032158
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass153,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,370 miles
    Test number
    120560329873
    • 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))

  4. Fail153,370 miles (+12,761)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,370 miles
    Test number
    672190139956
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass140,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,609 miles
    Test number
    270749568819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rackends slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,609 miles (+12,863)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,609 miles
    Test number
    134763334176
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rackends slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,746 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,746 miles
    Test number
    366354581928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,736 miles (+12,317)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,736 miles
    Test number
    180027412991
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass115,419 miles (+5,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,419 miles
    Test number
    170846504843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriating
    • AdvisoryRear slight cracking to both rear tyres

  10. Pass109,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,970 miles
    Test number
    663634375119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail109,970 miles (+5,819)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,970 miles
    Test number
    736100706864
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass104,151 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,151 miles
    Test number
    618123803060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,406 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,406 miles
    Test number
    575302695192
    • NoteExhaust Backbox Deteriorated

  14. Fail97,406 miles (+7,743)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,406 miles
    Test number
    765587985107
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust Backbox Deteriorated
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre Worn On Inside Edge
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

  15. Pass89,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    497011294166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail89,663 miles (+7,243)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    877191994184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass82,420 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    159051193130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,203 miles (+5,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,203 miles
    Test number
    979194592144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass71,263 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,263 miles
    Test number
    828832091173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,749 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,749 miles
    Test number
    283278460453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,995 miles (+8,176)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,995 miles
    Test number
    123654699173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,819 miles
    Test number
    972377498105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,819 miles (+12,606)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,819 miles
    Test number
    770217198132
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass36,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,213 miles
    Test number
    714847487149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 DHU

Does LE04 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 DHU expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 DHU?
The MOT on LE04 DHU expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 DHU done?
LE04 DHU was recorded at 168,378 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2023, an average of 8,503 miles a year.
Has LE04 DHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 DHU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LE04 DHU 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 LE04 DHU find?
LE04 DHU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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