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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LE04 UNLMOT history

LE04 UNL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2025.

LE04 UNL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2026
Mileage
82,151 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 UNL
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
31 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 UNL was last recorded at 82,151 miles on 10 Jun 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,146 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,151 miles
  • 2024 – 80,974 miles
  • 2023 – 79,292 miles
  • 2022 – 77,806 miles
  • 2020 – 74,243 miles
  • 2018 – 67,741 miles
  • 2017 – 62,588 miles
  • 2016 – 60,253 miles
  • 2015 – 57,740 miles
  • 2014 – 54,796 miles
  • 2013 – 51,065 miles
  • 2012 – 48,098 miles
  • 2011 – 43,176 miles
  • 2010 – 38,559 miles
  • 2009 – 35,673 miles
  • 2008 – 31,508 miles
  • 2007 – 27,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,151 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,151 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,151 miles
    Test number
    271461947517
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail82,146 miles (+1,172)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    451034358186
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass80,974 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    442096228560
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail80,974 miles (+1,682)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    603731716637
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass79,292 miles (+1,486)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,292 miles
    Test number
    870151097846
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass77,806 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    654812763158
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail77,806 miles (+3,563)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    419495780890
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass74,243 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,243 miles
    Test number
    722851972902
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white(both sides) (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail74,170 miles (+2,952)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    844167403300
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white(both sides) (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass71,218 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,218 miles
    Test number
    196620453341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,741 miles (+5,153)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,741 miles
    Test number
    401466702459
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Pass62,588 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,588 miles
    Test number
    512026814614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,584 miles (+2,331)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,584 miles
    Test number
    147782932656
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass60,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    981426688239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail60,253 miles (+2,513)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    361245011753
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable
  16. Pass57,740 miles (+2,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,740 miles
    Test number
    913271755817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass54,796 miles (+3,731)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,796 miles
    Test number
    376656054424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  18. Pass51,065 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    809074153131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,098 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,098 miles
    Test number
    198866802246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  20. Fail48,098 miles (+4,922)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,098 miles
    Test number
    387876402254
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  21. Pass43,176 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    516339381164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,559 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,559 miles
    Test number
    961559180109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,673 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    933162599171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,508 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,508 miles
    Test number
    560295718232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,302 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    471263297155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,283 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,283 miles
    Test number
    763712097189
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LE04 UNL

Does LE04 UNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 UNL expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 UNL?
The MOT on LE04 UNL expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 UNL done?
LE04 UNL was recorded at 82,151 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2025, an average of 3,062 miles a year.
Has LE04 UNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 UNL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 UNL 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 UNL find?
LE04 UNL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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