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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LE04 DXWMOT history

LE04 DXW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

LE04 DXW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
124,001 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 DXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE04 DXW was last recorded at 124,001 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 6,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,296 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6,705 miles
Average per year
6,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,001 miles
  • 2022 – 117,296 miles
  • 2021 – 111,878 miles
  • 2020 – 107,310 miles
  • 2019 – 99,747 miles
  • 2018 – 92,080 miles
  • 2016 – 85,914 miles
  • 2015 – 81,179 miles
  • 2014 – 75,228 miles
  • 2013 – 67,199 miles
  • 2012 – 59,386 miles
  • 2011 – 53,129 miles
  • 2010 – 42,566 miles
  • 2009 – 39,011 miles
  • 2008 – 35,904 miles
  • 2007 – 27,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,001 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorated

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,001 miles (+6,705)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,001 miles
    Test number
    226224426033
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorated

  2. Pass117,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,296 miles
    Test number
    379025080217
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail117,296 miles (+5,418)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,296 miles
    Test number
    598294694785
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,878 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    895997249774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,875 miles (+4,565)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,875 miles
    Test number
    467854718248
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass107,310 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,310 miles
    Test number
    726360066176
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail107,300 miles (+7,553)2 dangerous10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,300 miles
    Test number
    706098471062
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,747 miles (+7,667)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,747 miles
    Test number
    650046095001
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex pipe damaged and also its absorption box worn
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Slight bent (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Under body slight rusted
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented in wet condition

  9. Pass92,080 miles (+6,166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,080 miles
    Test number
    616573988025
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass85,914 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    997082068430
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust

  11. Fail85,913 miles (+4,734)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    571168644565
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust

  12. Pass81,179 miles (+5,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,179 miles
    Test number
    844906547944
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass75,228 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    649833204339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  14. Fail75,228 miles (+8,029)3 dangerous5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    678891804377
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass67,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    316937893461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,199 miles (+7,813)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    808756993285
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  17. Pass59,386 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,386 miles
    Test number
    315894482288
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  18. Fail59,386 miles (+6,257)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,386 miles
    Test number
    337024082414
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  19. Pass53,129 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,129 miles
    Test number
    345344981414
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link gaiter split

  20. Fail53,108 miles (+10,542)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    176083381201
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link gaiter split
    • NoteOffside front tyre at treadwear legal limit

  21. Fail42,566 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,566 miles
    Test number
    680477810276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass42,566 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,566 miles
    Test number
    933437610224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,011 miles (+3,107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,011 miles
    Test number
    901698319224
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDrive belt for power steering cracked

  24. Pass35,904 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,904 miles
    Test number
    981274338270
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to distort

  25. Pass35,896 miles (+8,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,896 miles
    Test number
    764343718227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,573 miles
    Test number
    162434287139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE04 DXW

Does LE04 DXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 DXW expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 DXW?
The MOT on LE04 DXW expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 DXW done?
LE04 DXW was recorded at 124,001 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
Has LE04 DXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 DXW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LE04 DXW 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 DXW find?
LE04 DXW failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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