
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass100,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 100,015 miles
- Test number
- 847376870062
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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.
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
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
Pass81,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 81,515 miles
- Test number
- 791689664673
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass59,855 miles (+7,822)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 59,855 miles
- Test number
- 878645975126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,033 miles (+6,407)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 52,033 miles
- Test number
- 426016794148
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass22,233 miles (+5,144)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 22,233 miles
- Test number
- 623693870178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,089 miles (+2,496)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 17,089 miles
- Test number
- 223752889134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,593 miles (+3,229)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 14,593 miles
- Test number
- 732681098141
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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