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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LK04 YVWMOT history

LK04 YVW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2023.

LK04 YVW blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2024
Mileage
129,009 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YVW
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
1 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YVW was last recorded at 129,009 miles on 7 Apr 2023, 5,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,077 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5,932 miles
Average per year
6,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,009 miles
  • 2022 – 123,077 miles
  • 2020 – 102,627 miles
  • 2019 – 97,663 miles
  • 2018 – 92,958 miles
  • 2017 – 88,123 miles
  • 2016 – 78,799 miles
  • 2015 – 71,458 miles
  • 2014 – 65,406 miles
  • 2013 – 58,717 miles
  • 2012 – 53,782 miles
  • 2011 – 48,657 miles
  • 2010 – 43,216 miles
  • 2009 – 37,372 miles
  • 2008 – 27,892 miles
  • 2007 – 22,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,009 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,009 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,009 miles
    Test number
    409412296700
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,009 miles (+5,932)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,009 miles
    Test number
    376483200412
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,077 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,077 miles
    Test number
    307870661521
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,077 miles (+20,450)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,077 miles
    Test number
    126654969758
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,627 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,627 miles
    Test number
    985669006713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,625 miles (+4,962)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,625 miles
    Test number
    230375260909
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    603427224017
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail97,663 miles (+4,705)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    488626676285
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,958 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,958 miles
    Test number
    857171184941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,814 miles (+4,691)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,814 miles
    Test number
    723920884843
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass88,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,123 miles
    Test number
    687100447577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail88,123 miles (+9,324)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,123 miles
    Test number
    555949970780
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass78,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    676502764014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,799 miles (+25)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    281410963710
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail78,774 miles (+7,316)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,774 miles
    Test number
    320910334360
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall cut to cords 185/60 14 H (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryNOTE. Small crack to o/s/r light lamp
    • AdvisoryNOTE.. Both front coil spring rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted

  16. Pass71,458 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,458 miles
    Test number
    351701859441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,398 miles (+5,992)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,398 miles
    Test number
    860246245438
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  18. Pass65,406 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,406 miles
    Test number
    526756754225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,717 miles
    Test number
    427521343203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,717 miles (+4,935)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,717 miles
    Test number
    346621043401
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass53,782 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,782 miles
    Test number
    556771752249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine light is on

  22. Fail53,782 miles (+5,125)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,782 miles
    Test number
    918431752273
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine light is on

  23. Fail48,657 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,657 miles
    Test number
    136282151254
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass48,657 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,657 miles
    Test number
    348122251462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    633032450273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,216 miles (+5,844)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    323282050283
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  27. Pass37,372 miles (+9,480)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    893608259295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,892 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,892 miles
    Test number
    264372358279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,478 miles
    Test number
    531554657249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 YVW

Does LK04 YVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 YVW expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YVW?
The MOT on LK04 YVW expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 YVW done?
LK04 YVW was recorded at 129,009 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2023, an average of 6,842 miles a year.
Has LK04 YVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YVW has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 YVW 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 YVW find?
LK04 YVW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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