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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LE04 WUBMOT history

LE04 WUB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

LE04 WUB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
102,688 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 WUB
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 expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 WUB was last recorded at 102,688 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,663 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,688 miles
  • 2023 – 94,434 miles
  • 2022 – 92,779 miles
  • 2021 – 89,860 miles
  • 2019 – 83,995 miles
  • 2018 – 77,570 miles
  • 2017 – 71,652 miles
  • 2016 – 63,960 miles
  • 2015 – 55,531 miles
  • 2014 – 53,273 miles
  • 2013 – 48,835 miles
  • 2012 – 43,012 miles
  • 2011 – 38,879 miles
  • 2010 – 35,508 miles
  • 2009 – 32,639 miles
  • 2008 – 27,769 miles
  • 2007 – 22,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,688 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,688 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    940967676394
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,663 miles (+8,229)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    729227421903
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Pass94,434 miles (+1,655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    965050994685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass92,779 miles (+2,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,779 miles
    Test number
    150438825710
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,860 miles
    Test number
    849175910877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,858 miles (+5,863)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,858 miles
    Test number
    494572602953
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,995 miles
    Test number
    999120886905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail83,995 miles (+6,425)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,995 miles
    Test number
    309185889355
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass77,570 miles (+209)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,570 miles
    Test number
    589503365949
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread distorted
    • AdvisoryUpper additional stop lamp disconnected, benefit of the doubt given

  10. Fail77,361 miles (+5,709)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,361 miles
    Test number
    494203898234
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible pattern incorrect (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread distorted

  11. Pass71,652 miles (+7,692)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,652 miles
    Test number
    830339152853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,960 miles (+8,429)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    522878061975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass55,531 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    788511695169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,273 miles (+4,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,273 miles
    Test number
    198665994153
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  15. Pass48,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    336874013294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,835 miles (+5,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    819734613286
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass43,012 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    386613832433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,879 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    118903801292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre on legal limit advise to change asap

  19. Pass38,879 miles (+3,371)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    397913901215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre on legal limit advise to change asap

  20. Pass35,508 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,508 miles
    Test number
    352311530450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,639 miles (+4,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,639 miles
    Test number
    571661939290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,769 miles (+5,138)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,769 miles
    Test number
    312204938237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass22,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,631 miles
    Test number
    262818007299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 WUB

Does LE04 WUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 WUB expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 WUB?
The MOT on LE04 WUB expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 WUB done?
LE04 WUB was recorded at 102,688 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 4,616 miles a year.
Has LE04 WUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 WUB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 WUB 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 WUB find?
LE04 WUB passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front oil leak, but not excessive sump nut.

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