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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LK04 YBFMOT history

LK04 YBF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

LK04 YBF blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
102,046 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YBF was last recorded at 102,046 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,017 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
5,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,046 miles
  • 2023 – 97,708 miles
  • 2022 – 94,571 miles
  • 2021 – 84,253 miles
  • 2020 – 76,171 miles
  • 2019 – 67,194 miles
  • 2018 – 60,825 miles
  • 2017 – 52,361 miles
  • 2016 – 44,921 miles
  • 2015 – 40,136 miles
  • 2014 – 37,544 miles
  • 2013 – 35,550 miles
  • 2012 – 33,289 miles
  • 2011 – 30,359 miles
  • 2010 – 25,869 miles
  • 2009 – 20,401 miles
  • 2008 – 16,156 miles
  • 2007 – 12,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,046 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,046 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    756150202455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,017 miles (+4,309)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,017 miles
    Test number
    601456273169
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass97,708 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,708 miles
    Test number
    597514459117
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  4. Fail97,708 miles (+3,137)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,708 miles
    Test number
    669130789357
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass94,571 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,571 miles
    Test number
    242177652446
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  6. Fail94,571 miles (+10,318)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,571 miles
    Test number
    630379586616
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass84,253 miles (+8,082)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,253 miles
    Test number
    340758336018
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  8. Pass76,171 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,171 miles
    Test number
    919188862224
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  9. Fail76,171 miles (+8,977)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,171 miles
    Test number
    341748686533
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass67,194 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    187693750121
    • MinorOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail67,194 miles (+6,369)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    473209468919
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass60,825 miles (+8,464)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    376895117599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,361 miles (+7,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,361 miles
    Test number
    152702815841
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side wishbones rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass44,921 miles (+4,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,921 miles
    Test number
    509821413995
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Pass40,136 miles (+2,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,136 miles
    Test number
    604423257760
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail37,544 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,544 miles
    Test number
    428185244273
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass37,544 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,544 miles
    Test number
    846155544222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,550 miles (+2,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,550 miles
    Test number
    446497313380
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass33,289 miles (+2,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    345750522348
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass30,359 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,359 miles
    Test number
    335325521368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,869 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,869 miles
    Test number
    220995090222
    • NoteRear brakes squeeling heavily on brake roller test

  22. Fail25,869 miles (+5,468)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,869 miles
    Test number
    532045890271
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear brakes squeeling heavily on brake roller test

  23. Pass20,401 miles (+4,245)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,401 miles
    Test number
    802984429329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front seatbelts slow to retract
    • NoteOffside front and both nearside tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

  24. Pass16,156 miles (+4,099)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,156 miles
    Test number
    180560278243
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside rear quarter panel damaged

  25. Pass12,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,057 miles
    Test number
    870569567258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 YBF

Does LK04 YBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 YBF expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YBF?
The MOT on LK04 YBF expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 YBF done?
LK04 YBF was recorded at 102,046 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 5,246 miles a year.
Has LK04 YBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YBF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LK04 YBF 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 YBF find?
LK04 YBF passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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