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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LE04 PKJMOT history

LE04 PKJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LE04 PKJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
166,259 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 PKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 PKJ was last recorded at 166,259 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,284 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,975 miles
Average per year
5,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,259 miles
  • 2024 – 164,284 miles
  • 2023 – 160,346 miles
  • 2022 – 156,845 miles
  • 2020 – 151,222 miles
  • 2019 – 144,640 miles
  • 2018 – 135,433 miles
  • 2017 – 124,982 miles
  • 2016 – 124,908 miles
  • 2013 – 120,467 miles
  • 2012 – 110,383 miles
  • 2011 – 103,276 miles
  • 2010 – 98,267 miles
  • 2009 – 92,097 miles
  • 2008 – 80,529 miles
  • 2007 – 71,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,259 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front nearside brake pad sensor wire broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,259 miles (+1,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    166,259 miles
    Test number
    872006271843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass164,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,284 miles
    Test number
    805114096963
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  3. Fail164,278 miles (+3,932)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    267957203908
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  4. Pass160,346 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    160,346 miles
    Test number
    319267014029
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside brake pad sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Fail160,343 miles (+3,498)2 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,343 miles
    Test number
    104177516868
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary filler cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside brake pad sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  6. Pass156,845 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    156,845 miles
    Test number
    930131770948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail156,832 miles (+5,610)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,832 miles
    Test number
    932022374727
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass151,222 miles (+6,582)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    151,222 miles
    Test number
    713015937501
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge - replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass144,640 miles (+9,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,640 miles
    Test number
    890750233366
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both inner steering arms

  10. Pass135,433 miles (+10,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,433 miles
    Test number
    412069230557
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow

  11. Pass124,982 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,982 miles
    Test number
    587907832544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,908 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,908 miles
    Test number
    400810842467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

  13. Fail124,905 miles (+4,438)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    957401090681
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

  14. Pass120,467 miles (+10,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    120,467 miles
    Test number
    636281413233
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass110,383 miles (+7,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    110,383 miles
    Test number
    987397102244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass103,276 miles (+5,009)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    959421411240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass98,267 miles (+6,170)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,267 miles
    Test number
    441860710243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear in offside steering rack arm inner joint

  18. Pass92,097 miles (+11,568)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,097 miles
    Test number
    843720819240
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  19. Pass80,529 miles (+9,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,529 miles
    Test number
    173244308275
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass71,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,051 miles
    Test number
    864223617210
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LE04 PKJ

Does LE04 PKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 PKJ is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 PKJ?
The MOT on LE04 PKJ is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 PKJ done?
LE04 PKJ was recorded at 166,259 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,060 miles a year.
Has LE04 PKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 PKJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 PKJ 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 PKJ find?
LE04 PKJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner; offside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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