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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LE04 HEVMOT history

LE04 HEV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

LE04 HEV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
104,395 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 HEV
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
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 HEV was last recorded at 104,395 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 4,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,015 miles · 10 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,380 miles
Average per year
6,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,395 miles
  • 2021 – 100,015 miles
  • 2020 – 98,741 miles
  • 2019 – 97,465 miles
  • 2018 – 90,608 miles
  • 2017 – 81,515 miles
  • 2016 – 64,794 miles
  • 2015 – 59,855 miles
  • 2014 – 52,033 miles
  • 2013 – 45,626 miles
  • 2012 – 37,158 miles
  • 2011 – 30,672 miles
  • 2010 – 22,233 miles
  • 2009 – 17,089 miles
  • 2008 – 14,593 miles
  • 2007 – 11,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,395 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,395 miles (+4,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    776221554018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass100,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,015 miles
    Test number
    847376870062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,015 miles (+1,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,015 miles
    Test number
    675208945826
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass98,741 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,741 miles
    Test number
    593154991271
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded
  5. Fail98,741 miles (+1,276)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,741 miles
    Test number
    668922518452
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure has water ingress (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded
  6. Pass97,465 miles (+6,857)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    97,465 miles
    Test number
    628470191839
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator joint at bottom hose.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage. 1) F/ Bumper. 2)O/S/F wing. 3) R/ Bumper. 4) N/S Doors.
  7. Pass90,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,608 miles
    Test number
    744805254919
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
  8. Fail90,608 miles (+9,093)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,608 miles
    Test number
    610947852334
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
  9. Pass81,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    791689664673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,515 miles (+16,721)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    277410836477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  11. Pass64,794 miles (+4,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    112399987421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail59,855 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    278485475431
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass59,855 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    878645975126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,033 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    426016794148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,626 miles (+8,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    226609373141
    • 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)
  16. Pass37,158 miles (+6,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,158 miles
    Test number
    527911682139
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass30,672 miles (+8,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    849640081158
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass22,233 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,233 miles
    Test number
    623693870178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,089 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,089 miles
    Test number
    223752889134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,593 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,593 miles
    Test number
    732681098141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,364 miles
    Test number
    963221007264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 HEV

Does LE04 HEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 HEV expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 HEV?
The MOT on LE04 HEV expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 HEV done?
LE04 HEV was recorded at 104,395 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
Has LE04 HEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 HEV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LE04 HEV 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 HEV find?
LE04 HEV passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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