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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LE04 PRVMOT history

LE04 PRV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

LE04 PRV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
109,145 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 PRV
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
19 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 PRV was last recorded at 109,145 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,678 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
5,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,145 miles
  • 2023 – 96,391 miles
  • 2022 – 85,811 miles
  • 2021 – 82,668 miles
  • 2020 – 80,257 miles
  • 2019 – 75,845 miles
  • 2018 – 74,300 miles
  • 2017 – 74,151 miles
  • 2016 – 74,088 miles
  • 2015 – 72,378 miles
  • 2014 – 68,492 miles
  • 2013 – 64,116 miles
  • 2012 – 59,006 miles
  • 2011 – 51,251 miles
  • 2010 – 38,963 miles
  • 2009 – 25,818 miles
  • 2008 – 15,378 miles
  • 2007 – 11,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,145 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,145 miles (+467)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,145 miles
    Test number
    548814519973
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,678 miles (+12,287)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,678 miles
    Test number
    731780366849
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,391 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,391 miles
    Test number
    377248984095
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,314 miles (+10,503)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,314 miles
    Test number
    624757399059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,811 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,811 miles
    Test number
    819734496034
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,810 miles (+3,142)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,810 miles
    Test number
    372397079744
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,668 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    425538209011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,257 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,257 miles
    Test number
    694210935030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass75,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    175537659318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail75,845 miles (+1,545)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    427420112027
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass74,300 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,300 miles
    Test number
    975150612921
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass74,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    144257129746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,151 miles (+63)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    101603063163
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass74,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    652306768254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,088 miles (+1,710)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    499736694568
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass72,378 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,378 miles
    Test number
    528492325299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,492 miles (+4,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    116046924269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass64,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,116 miles
    Test number
    366310123267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,116 miles (+5,110)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,116 miles
    Test number
    857330123282
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail59,006 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    798733822245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass59,006 miles (+7,755)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    865993422273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,251 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,251 miles
    Test number
    588296701237
    • NoteN/s/f has bodywork damage

  23. Fail51,239 miles (+12,276)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,239 miles
    Test number
    278296101202
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f has bodywork damage

  24. Pass38,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,963 miles
    Test number
    823088920200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,963 miles (+13,145)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,963 miles
    Test number
    631416420223
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass25,818 miles (+10,440)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    124965029228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,378 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,378 miles
    Test number
    364949428245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,967 miles
    Test number
    174315027282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 PRV

Does LE04 PRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 PRV expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 PRV?
The MOT on LE04 PRV expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 PRV done?
LE04 PRV was recorded at 109,145 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 5,695 miles a year.
Has LE04 PRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 PRV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 PRV 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 PRV find?
LE04 PRV passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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