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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

LE04 PJYMOT history

LE04 PJY is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

LE04 PJY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
151,435 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 PJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 PJY was last recorded at 151,435 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 10,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,588 miles · 1 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10,847 miles
Average per year
7,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,435 miles
  • 2023 – 140,588 miles
  • 2022 – 128,408 miles
  • 2021 – 124,301 miles
  • 2020 – 121,733 miles
  • 2019 – 118,136 miles
  • 2018 – 107,385 miles
  • 2017 – 97,860 miles
  • 2016 – 90,474 miles
  • 2015 – 81,108 miles
  • 2014 – 72,869 miles
  • 2013 – 64,942 miles
  • 2012 – 55,345 miles
  • 2011 – 46,623 miles
  • 2010 – 41,482 miles
  • 2009 – 36,374 miles
  • 2008 – 31,185 miles
  • 2007 – 24,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked at edge (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn locating bush in poor condition (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Locating bush in poor condition (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,435 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    151,435 miles
    Test number
    487391631240
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked at edge (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn locating bush in poor condition (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Locating bush in poor condition (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail151,434 miles (+10,846)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,434 miles
    Test number
    704853069587
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked at edge (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn locating bush in poor condition (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Locating bush in poor condition (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,588 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,588 miles
    Test number
    756462095402
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail140,587 miles (+12,179)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,587 miles
    Test number
    305328182215
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass128,408 miles (+4,107)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,408 miles
    Test number
    248751260144
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass124,301 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,301 miles
    Test number
    835417691824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,733 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,733 miles
    Test number
    728794483688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,136 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,136 miles
    Test number
    574641867372
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail118,130 miles (+10,745)1 dangerous6 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,130 miles
    Test number
    101410027828
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass107,385 miles (+333)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,385 miles
    Test number
    310696979514
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail107,052 miles (+9,192)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,052 miles
    Test number
    531082321838
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,860 miles
    Test number
    408575498994
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated.
    • AdvisoryRear brakes very noisey.

  13. Fail97,860 miles (+7,386)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,860 miles
    Test number
    366592960350
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes very noisey.

  14. Pass90,474 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,474 miles
    Test number
    153078730035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner rack joint badly worn but not excessively.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail90,338 miles (+9,230)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,338 miles
    Test number
    833256253397
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits CO2 content insufficent to register on tester. (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner rack joint badly worn but not excessively.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass81,108 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    636218285128
    • NoteNearside inner rack joint worn but not excessivly.

  17. Fail81,108 miles (+8,239)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    459008585114
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside inner rack joint worn but not excessivly.

  18. Pass72,869 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    359799204299
    • NoteNearside inner rack jointworn but not excessivly.

  19. Fail72,835 miles (+7,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,835 miles
    Test number
    586275604234
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass64,942 miles (+9,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    106440613289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass55,345 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    106389392117
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail55,316 miles (+8,693)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,316 miles
    Test number
    869239792142
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass46,623 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,623 miles
    Test number
    199010311263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,482 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,482 miles
    Test number
    844236110234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,374 miles (+5,189)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    552846509220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,185 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    801871018297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,976 miles
    Test number
    803017107294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 PJY

Does LE04 PJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 PJY expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 PJY?
The MOT on LE04 PJY expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 PJY done?
LE04 PJY was recorded at 151,435 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 7,432 miles a year.
Has LE04 PJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 PJY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 PJY 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 PJY find?
LE04 PJY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked at edge; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in poor condition; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn locating bush in poor condition, and 3 more.

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