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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LM04 HFTMOT history

LM04 HFT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2023.

LM04 HFT blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
119,401 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 HFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 HFT was last recorded at 119,401 miles on 28 Jan 2023, 5,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,947 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,454 miles
Average per year
6,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,401 miles
  • 2022 – 113,947 miles
  • 2020 – 110,402 miles
  • 2019 – 100,794 miles
  • 2018 – 88,010 miles
  • 2017 – 78,511 miles
  • 2016 – 71,859 miles
  • 2015 – 63,218 miles
  • 2014 – 52,050 miles
  • 2013 – 45,873 miles
  • 2012 – 39,072 miles
  • 2011 – 34,047 miles
  • 2010 – 29,797 miles
  • 2009 – 24,542 miles
  • 2008 – 19,445 miles
  • 2007 – 14,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,401 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,401 miles (+5,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    688131214323
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass113,947 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,947 miles
    Test number
    804849133042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,402 miles (+9,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,402 miles
    Test number
    134191182277
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    946817523610
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing

  5. Fail100,794 miles (+12,784)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    331736398128
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing

  6. Pass88,010 miles (+351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,010 miles
    Test number
    179437007442
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

  7. Fail87,659 miles (+9,148)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,659 miles
    Test number
    840428783602
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass78,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,511 miles
    Test number
    764545465956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  9. Fail78,511 miles (+6,652)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,511 miles
    Test number
    577560251071
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass71,859 miles (+8,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    164862312173
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass63,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    116491535124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,218 miles (+11,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    459151635111
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass52,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,050 miles
    Test number
    258145854132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,050 miles (+6,177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,050 miles
    Test number
    485925954197
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass45,873 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,873 miles
    Test number
    269331573467
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged

  16. Fail45,873 miles (+6,801)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,873 miles
    Test number
    155321573143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged

  17. Pass39,072 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,072 miles
    Test number
    286002532471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,047 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,047 miles
    Test number
    968105091009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,797 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,797 miles
    Test number
    441930210165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,542 miles
    Test number
    381920719103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,542 miles (+5,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,542 miles
    Test number
    311000519170
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass19,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,445 miles
    Test number
    993386918147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail19,445 miles (+5,229)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,445 miles
    Test number
    691146018190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass14,216 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,216 miles
    Test number
    753004817117
    • NoteRear brakes noisy
    • NoteRear wiper worn

Questions about LM04 HFT

Does LM04 HFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 HFT expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 HFT?
The MOT on LM04 HFT expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 HFT done?
LM04 HFT was recorded at 119,401 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2023, an average of 6,672 miles a year.
Has LM04 HFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 HFT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LM04 HFT 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 LM04 HFT find?
LM04 HFT passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; exhaust corroded.

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