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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM04 HFWMOT history

LM04 HFW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

LM04 HFW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
84,628 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 HFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM04 HFW was last recorded at 84,628 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 3,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,898 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,730 miles
Average per year
3,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,628 miles
  • 2024 – 80,898 miles
  • 2023 – 76,241 miles
  • 2022 – 72,380 miles
  • 2021 – 69,607 miles
  • 2020 – 67,180 miles
  • 2019 – 61,192 miles
  • 2018 – 56,956 miles
  • 2017 – 51,203 miles
  • 2016 – 46,463 miles
  • 2015 – 41,740 miles
  • 2014 – 36,074 miles
  • 2013 – 31,289 miles
  • 2012 – 27,570 miles
  • 2011 – 24,617 miles
  • 2010 – 21,709 miles
  • 2009 – 19,644 miles
  • 2008 – 18,361 miles
  • 2007 – 14,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,628 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,628 miles (+3,730)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    723705507558
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    702697322961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,898 miles (+4,657)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    659713297443
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    870024658653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,241 miles (+3,861)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    236527338818
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,380 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,380 miles
    Test number
    210747476334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail72,365 miles (+79)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    933063018988
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,286 miles (+2,679)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,286 miles
    Test number
    141892374791
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass69,607 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    777467406150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Fail69,604 miles (+2,424)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,604 miles
    Test number
    288351534584
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass67,180 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,180 miles
    Test number
    497931350885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,177 miles (+5,985)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,177 miles
    Test number
    421178425059
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass61,192 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,192 miles
    Test number
    716356755919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,186 miles (+4,230)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,186 miles
    Test number
    721969665733
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass56,956 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,956 miles
    Test number
    118874883310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail56,952 miles (+5,749)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    903641070446
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass51,203 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,203 miles
    Test number
    260733046416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,463 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    698898830450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,740 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,740 miles
    Test number
    315187695056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,074 miles (+4,785)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,074 miles
    Test number
    116251304124
    • NoteNearside & offside front suspension lower arm bushes perishe & some movement.
    • NoteNearside & offside rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

  21. Pass31,289 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,289 miles
    Test number
    688435883012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,570 miles (+2,953)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    109394982065
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & corrode on edges.
    • NoteNearside & offside rear brake disc's lipped & corrode on edges quite alot.

  23. Pass24,617 miles (+2,908)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,617 miles
    Test number
    646979891081
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & started to corrode edges !!!
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & worn tread edges !!!
    • NoteNearside & offside rear brake disc's lipped & corrode edges quite alot !!!

  24. Pass21,709 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,709 miles
    Test number
    914237790064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,644 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,644 miles
    Test number
    423834499000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass19,644 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,644 miles
    Test number
    832534499025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,361 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,361 miles
    Test number
    202695208426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,316 miles
    Test number
    262384737448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 HFW

Does LM04 HFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 HFW expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 HFW?
The MOT on LM04 HFW expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 HFW done?
LM04 HFW was recorded at 84,628 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 3,940 miles a year.
Has LM04 HFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 HFW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM04 HFW 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 HFW find?
LM04 HFW failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 2 dangerous defects and 8 major defects: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front valve stem seriously misaligned; emissions unable to be completed oil leaking, and 7 more.

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