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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LK04 YPTMOT history

LK04 YPT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

LK04 YPT red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
93,621 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YPT was last recorded at 93,621 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 1,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,689 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,932 miles
Average per year
4,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,621 miles
  • 2024 – 91,689 miles
  • 2023 – 89,053 miles
  • 2022 – 88,609 miles
  • 2021 – 84,626 miles
  • 2020 – 79,423 miles
  • 2019 – 74,084 miles
  • 2018 – 68,429 miles
  • 2017 – 65,845 miles
  • 2016 – 62,032 miles
  • 2015 – 49,289 miles
  • 2014 – 37,088 miles
  • 2013 – 24,197 miles
  • 2012 – 23,102 miles
  • 2011 – 21,571 miles
  • 2010 – 20,837 miles
  • 2009 – 19,542 miles
  • 2008 – 18,457 miles
  • 2007 – 17,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,621 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,621 miles (+1,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,621 miles
    Test number
    324459239795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass91,689 miles (+2,636)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,689 miles
    Test number
    158371534238
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,053 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,053 miles
    Test number
    981782798506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail89,052 miles (+443)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,052 miles
    Test number
    915857053425
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sills corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass88,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    897431802741
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail88,609 miles (+3,983)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    596079018595
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,626 miles (+5,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,626 miles
    Test number
    856828263488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,423 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,423 miles
    Test number
    131018710619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,412 miles (+5,328)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,412 miles
    Test number
    360703061460
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides bulb not in correct position (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass74,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    878407726979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail74,081 miles (+5,652)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,081 miles
    Test number
    564083868288
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,429 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    173285298489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,845 miles
    Test number
    588899686801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail65,845 miles (+57)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,845 miles
    Test number
    762345337286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail65,788 miles (+3,756)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    157490875592
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNsr bump stop split.
    • AdvisoryVehicle overheating requires attention.

  16. Pass62,032 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    564826308383
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail62,031 miles (+12,742)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    249699566417
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,289 miles (+217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    997559615242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail49,072 miles (+11,984)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,072 miles
    Test number
    897752315270
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,088 miles (+12,891)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,088 miles
    Test number
    709209014273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,197 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,197 miles
    Test number
    808968723292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,102 miles (+1,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,102 miles
    Test number
    169961172213
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTY

  23. Pass21,571 miles (+734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,571 miles
    Test number
    549903251251
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes slightly split

  24. Pass20,837 miles (+1,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,837 miles
    Test number
    301700830242
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Fail19,542 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,542 miles
    Test number
    181921319212
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass19,542 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,542 miles
    Test number
    762631519257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,457 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,457 miles
    Test number
    170704988158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,851 miles
    Test number
    983842897110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 YPT

Does LK04 YPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 YPT expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YPT?
The MOT on LK04 YPT expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 YPT done?
LK04 YPT was recorded at 93,621 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 4,162 miles a year.
Has LK04 YPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YPT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 YPT 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 YPT find?
LK04 YPT passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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