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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LK04 YCYMOT history

LK04 YCY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

LK04 YCY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2022
Mileage
159,675 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YCY
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
21 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YCY was last recorded at 159,675 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,666 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 159,675 miles
  • 2020 – 156,681 miles
  • 2019 – 156,047 miles
  • 2018 – 149,361 miles
  • 2017 – 146,222 miles
  • 2016 – 133,403 miles
  • 2015 – 124,369 miles
  • 2014 – 121,739 miles
  • 2012 – 103,576 miles
  • 2011 – 86,916 miles
  • 2010 – 77,838 miles
  • 2009 – 60,758 miles
  • 2007 – 35,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,675 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both front tyres have abnormal wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,675 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,675 miles
    Test number
    399750876082
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail159,666 miles (+2,985)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,666 miles
    Test number
    105704683561
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass156,681 miles (+634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,681 miles
    Test number
    185065635999
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass156,047 miles (+6,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,047 miles
    Test number
    286670536661
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,361 miles (+3,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,361 miles
    Test number
    941404958626
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass146,222 miles (+911)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,222 miles
    Test number
    713570712669
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have abnormal wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail145,311 miles (+11,908)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,311 miles
    Test number
    799995774024
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have abnormal wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass133,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    189534610719
    • AdvisoryInner rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

  9. Fail133,403 miles (+9,034)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    175972240232
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryInner rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

  10. Pass124,369 miles (+2,630)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,369 miles
    Test number
    636595015222
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail121,739 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,739 miles
    Test number
    458716614231
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass121,739 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,739 miles
    Test number
    785596314266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,719 miles (+18,143)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,719 miles
    Test number
    226072214275
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteE m l light on

  14. Pass103,576 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,576 miles
    Test number
    999792322255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,339 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    235096162451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail101,335 miles (+14,419)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,335 miles
    Test number
    725294262122
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass86,916 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    116093101127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,915 miles (+9,077)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    305522401176
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP UNIT SLIGHTLY LOOSE

  19. Pass77,838 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,838 miles
    Test number
    844176930011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,836 miles (+17,078)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,836 miles
    Test number
    794733530018
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass60,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,758 miles
    Test number
    142590749498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,758 miles (+25,084)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,758 miles
    Test number
    762340049029
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass35,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,674 miles
    Test number
    803618307291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,674 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,674 miles
    Test number
    624236707272
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LK04 YCY

Does LK04 YCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 YCY expired on 8 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YCY?
The MOT on LK04 YCY expired on 8 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 YCY done?
LK04 YCY was recorded at 159,675 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 8,675 miles a year.
Has LK04 YCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YCY has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LK04 YCY 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 YCY find?
LK04 YCY passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; all direction indicators slightly discoloured.

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