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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LK04 XLXMOT history

LK04 XLX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 61,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LK04 XLX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
61,302 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LK04 XLX was last recorded at 61,302 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,069 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,233 miles
Average per year
2,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,302 miles
  • 2025 – 59,069 miles
  • 2024 – 56,049 miles
  • 2023 – 53,203 miles
  • 2022 – 50,702 miles
  • 2021 – 48,537 miles
  • 2020 – 44,434 miles
  • 2019 – 40,918 miles
  • 2018 – 37,287 miles
  • 2016 – 31,831 miles
  • 2015 – 31,805 miles
  • 2014 – 30,518 miles
  • 2013 – 27,820 miles
  • 2012 – 26,002 miles
  • 2011 – 23,544 miles
  • 2010 – 22,323 miles
  • 2009 – 18,568 miles
  • 2008 – 10,089 miles
  • 2007 – 9,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail61,302 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside front brake pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail61,302 miles (+2,233)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,302 miles
    Test number
    688205007978
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  2. Pass59,069 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    165088007825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pads getting low

  3. Fail59,063 miles (+3,014)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,063 miles
    Test number
    994037640231
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pads getting low

  4. Pass56,049 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    977950583856
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flex pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  5. Fail56,049 miles (+2,846)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    610171563680
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flex pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  6. Pass53,203 miles (+2,501)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    649101095230
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryGrease leak at offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

  7. Pass50,702 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,702 miles
    Test number
    296395169011
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail50,702 miles (+2,165)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,702 miles
    Test number
    412791320784
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,537 miles (+171)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    48,537 miles
    Test number
    435577422571
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail48,366 miles (+3,932)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    466723389697
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass44,434 miles (+289)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    44,434 miles
    Test number
    156778645630
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail44,145 miles (+3,227)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,145 miles
    Test number
    462580128963
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass40,918 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,918 miles
    Test number
    199670825735
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail40,917 miles (+3,630)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,917 miles
    Test number
    487123215344
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass37,287 miles (+5,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,287 miles
    Test number
    665525149537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass31,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,831 miles
    Test number
    203750999635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,831 miles (+26)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,831 miles
    Test number
    326338403598
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail31,805 miles (+1,287)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,805 miles
    Test number
    260533135813
    • FailureNearside 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 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass30,518 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,518 miles
    Test number
    347108854288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,820 miles
    Test number
    159796593163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail27,820 miles (+1,818)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,820 miles
    Test number
    289172893113
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass26,002 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,002 miles
    Test number
    509221892107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,544 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,544 miles
    Test number
    739535981143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,323 miles
    Test number
    641027510297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,323 miles (+3,755)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,323 miles
    Test number
    870947610282
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass18,568 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,568 miles
    Test number
    244791809264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,089 miles
    Test number
    891355658181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail10,089 miles (+1,024)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,089 miles
    Test number
    514694358122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass9,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,065 miles
    Test number
    820239067119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 XLX

Does LK04 XLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 XLX expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XLX?
The MOT on LK04 XLX expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 XLX done?
LK04 XLX was recorded at 61,302 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,743 miles a year.
Has LK04 XLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XLX has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LK04 XLX 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 LK04 XLX find?
LK04 XLX failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects and 8 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 7 more.

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