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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LE04 MLZMOT history

LE04 MLZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LE04 MLZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,094 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 MLZ
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
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 MLZ was last recorded at 103,094 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,185 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,909 miles
Average per year
2,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,094 miles
  • 2024 – 99,185 miles
  • 2023 – 94,678 miles
  • 2022 – 90,522 miles
  • 2021 – 86,478 miles
  • 2020 – 83,407 miles
  • 2019 – 80,575 miles
  • 2018 – 76,950 miles
  • 2017 – 74,469 miles
  • 2016 – 72,471 miles
  • 2015 – 70,666 miles
  • 2014 – 68,745 miles
  • 2013 – 67,118 miles
  • 2012 – 65,815 miles
  • 2011 – 64,258 miles
  • 2010 – 62,918 miles
  • 2009 – 61,320 miles
  • 2008 – 59,121 miles
  • 2007 – 52,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,094 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,094 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,094 miles
    Test number
    492842261295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,185 miles (+4,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,185 miles
    Test number
    377255273238
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (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))
  3. Pass94,678 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,678 miles
    Test number
    360370625341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    895306934393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,522 miles (+4,044)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    288437793799
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass86,478 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,478 miles
    Test number
    320935523992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,407 miles (+2,832)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    541403008810
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass80,575 miles (+3,625)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    102535433060
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass76,950 miles (+2,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    612706302821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass74,469 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    633084741532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,471 miles
    Test number
    578749119612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,471 miles (+1,805)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,471 miles
    Test number
    581024003117
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre scrubbing
  13. Pass70,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    383981355726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,666 miles (+1,921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    368885435260
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass68,745 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,745 miles
    Test number
    108744204354
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer side wall
  16. Fail68,747 miles (+1,629)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,747 miles
    Test number
    185664304322
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer side wall
  17. Pass67,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    738423203327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,118 miles (+1,303)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    197313103341
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass65,815 miles (+1,557)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    707897902373
    • NoteInt fault o/s stoplamp
  20. Pass64,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    616204901359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,258 miles (+1,340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    787184901342
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  22. Pass62,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,918 miles
    Test number
    172975590263
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail62,918 miles (+1,598)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,918 miles
    Test number
    104544690205
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass61,320 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,320 miles
    Test number
    573549799233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,121 miles
    Test number
    412916608364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,121 miles (+6,525)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,121 miles
    Test number
    623796608362
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  27. Pass52,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,596 miles
    Test number
    990534697198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 MLZ

Does LE04 MLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 MLZ is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE04 MLZ?
The MOT on LE04 MLZ is valid until 7 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 MLZ done?
LE04 MLZ was recorded at 103,094 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 2,752 miles a year.
Has LE04 MLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 MLZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LE04 MLZ 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 MLZ find?
LE04 MLZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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