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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LE04 HFMMOT history

LE04 HFM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 83,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LE04 HFM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,938 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 HFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 HFM was last recorded at 83,938 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,938 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,938 miles
  • 2025 – 80,658 miles
  • 2023 – 78,845 miles
  • 2022 – 70,035 miles
  • 2021 – 69,714 miles
  • 2020 – 69,205 miles
  • 2019 – 68,488 miles
  • 2018 – 67,155 miles
  • 2017 – 65,827 miles
  • 2016 – 63,284 miles
  • 2015 – 59,757 miles
  • 2014 – 57,642 miles
  • 2013 – 55,030 miles
  • 2012 – 52,397 miles
  • 2011 – 50,256 miles
  • 2010 – 33,304 miles
  • 2009 – 20,688 miles
  • 2007 – 14,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,938 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,938 miles
    Test number
    667259463354
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Fail83,938 miles (+3,280)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,938 miles
    Test number
    874789470417
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass80,658 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    828210299360
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail80,658 miles (+1,813)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    665834149886
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,845 miles (+8,810)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    549725880929
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,035 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,035 miles
    Test number
    248839190734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass69,997 miles (+283)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,997 miles
    Test number
    979164879659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer casing is deterating

  8. Pass69,714 miles (+509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    228458943878
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass69,205 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    476445993874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,488 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,488 miles
    Test number
    600305088114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    912257405690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail67,155 miles (+1,328)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    544567180857
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass65,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    394378780643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,827 miles (+2,543)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    982967747737
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass63,284 miles (+33)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,284 miles
    Test number
    541452822836
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe possible broken inside on flex pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade worn

  16. Fail63,251 miles (+3,494)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    555367157088
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rear Box is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail59,757 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,757 miles
    Test number
    298590785054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,757 miles (+2,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,757 miles
    Test number
    935700085092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,642 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,642 miles
    Test number
    856394364060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear backbox corroded

  20. Fail57,642 miles (+2,612)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,642 miles
    Test number
    417394464097
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear backbox corroded

  21. Fail55,030 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,030 miles
    Test number
    368783573031
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass55,030 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,030 miles
    Test number
    588413073076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,397 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,397 miles
    Test number
    168701842485
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated.

  24. Fail52,397 miles (+2,141)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,397 miles
    Test number
    817320442005
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated.

  25. Pass50,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    748662181058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,256 miles (+16,952)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    936462781084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Fail33,304 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,304 miles
    Test number
    574444360058
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack on outerwall

  28. Pass33,304 miles (+12,616)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,304 miles
    Test number
    932244860095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack on outerwall

  29. Pass20,688 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,688 miles
    Test number
    112637979401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,700 miles
    Test number
    282212357484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 HFM

Does LE04 HFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 HFM is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 HFM?
The MOT on LE04 HFM is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 HFM done?
LE04 HFM was recorded at 83,938 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,719 miles a year.
Has LE04 HFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 HFM has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 HFM 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 HFM find?
LE04 HFM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust corroded.

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