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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LE04 MLFMOT history

LE04 MLF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 111,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2025.

LE04 MLF grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,415 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 MLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 MLF was last recorded at 111,415 miles on 27 Dec 2025, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2024: 107,662 miles, lower than 108,953 miles on 24 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,256 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,415 miles
  • 2024 – 107,662 miles
  • 2023 – 108,953 miles
  • 2022 – 100,038 miles
  • 2021 – 91,713 miles
  • 2020 – 82,248 miles
  • 2019 – 74,510 miles
  • 2018 – 70,286 miles
  • 2017 – 65,393 miles
  • 2016 – 61,793 miles
  • 2015 – 59,694 miles
  • 2014 – 57,030 miles
  • 2013 – 50,904 miles
  • 2012 – 44,031 miles
  • 2011 – 37,958 miles
  • 2010 – 31,922 miles
  • 2009 – 26,476 miles
  • 2008 – 20,545 miles
  • 2007 – 13,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,415 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front tyre badly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,415 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,415 miles
    Test number
    288385529110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,256 miles (+3,594)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,256 miles
    Test number
    372578992033
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,662 miles
    Test number
    757369203372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail107,662 miles (-1,291)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,662 miles
    Test number
    773445123396
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,953 miles
    Test number
    281131549734
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Fail103,609 miles (+3,571)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,609 miles
    Test number
    737996480418
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Pass100,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    659584114463
    • 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))

  8. Fail100,038 miles (+8,325)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    375404834963
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass91,713 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    276336624757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,710 miles (+9,462)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    920685658546
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass82,248 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    307107536925
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  12. Fail82,248 miles (+7,738)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    420520254196
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  13. Pass74,510 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,510 miles
    Test number
    631964946950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,409 miles (+4,123)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,409 miles
    Test number
    653654135077
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass70,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    666210350304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre badly perished

  16. Fail70,286 miles (+4,893)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    252835549179
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre badly perished

  17. Pass65,393 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    853681991213
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  18. Fail65,393 miles (+3,600)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    890533353320
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  19. Pass61,793 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    635926765353
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth top mounts slightly noisey in operation.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail61,793 miles (+2,099)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    692142736505
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth top mounts slightly noisey in operation.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass59,694 miles (+2,664)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    868648005274
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePassenger door mirror glass missing.

  22. Pass57,030 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    109093614212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,904 miles
    Test number
    195044813272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,904 miles (+6,873)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,904 miles
    Test number
    929584913233
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass44,031 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,031 miles
    Test number
    375926812485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,958 miles
    Test number
    165690821293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,958 miles (+6,036)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,958 miles
    Test number
    227910421286
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Fail31,922 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,922 miles
    Test number
    530827570122
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass31,922 miles (+5,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,922 miles
    Test number
    762507170180
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Fail26,476 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,476 miles
    Test number
    103603689149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass26,476 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,476 miles
    Test number
    854263889148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass20,545 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,545 miles
    Test number
    571363988185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass13,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,737 miles
    Test number
    302669477118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 MLF

Does LE04 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 MLF is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE04 MLF?
The MOT on LE04 MLF is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 MLF done?
LE04 MLF was recorded at 111,415 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2025, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has LE04 MLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 MLF has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 MLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE04 MLF find?
LE04 MLF passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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