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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LM04 HHSMOT history

LM04 HHS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 107,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LM04 HHS blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,216 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 HHS
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
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 HHS was last recorded at 107,216 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,204 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,216 miles
  • 2025 – 102,119 miles
  • 2024 – 97,584 miles
  • 2023 – 86,717 miles
  • 2022 – 82,194 miles
  • 2020 – 79,718 miles
  • 2019 – 72,116 miles
  • 2018 – 66,396 miles
  • 2017 – 62,923 miles
  • 2016 – 59,183 miles
  • 2015 – 51,976 miles
  • 2014 – 47,224 miles
  • 2013 – 41,701 miles
  • 2012 – 36,541 miles
  • 2011 – 30,624 miles
  • 2010 – 26,031 miles
  • 2009 – 21,388 miles
  • 2008 – 17,112 miles
  • 2007 – 11,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,216 miles
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,216 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,216 miles
    Test number
    389017933760
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  2. Fail107,204 miles (+5,085)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,204 miles
    Test number
    426386551035
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass102,119 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,119 miles
    Test number
    611362755369
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail102,046 miles (+4,462)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    536818266300
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass97,584 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,584 miles
    Test number
    740447593599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,580 miles (+5,814)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    155078882675
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle OSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,766 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,766 miles
    Test number
    418849467689
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail91,744 miles (+5,027)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    170150569200
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,717 miles
    Test number
    678596324981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,717 miles (+4,523)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,717 miles
    Test number
    657415070173
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass82,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,194 miles
    Test number
    685753504108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,194 miles (+2,476)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,194 miles
    Test number
    545318025096
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass79,718 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    480147516187
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail79,717 miles (+7,601)5 dangerous5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,717 miles
    Test number
    385553937200
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass72,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,116 miles
    Test number
    898232170516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,116 miles (+5,720)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,116 miles
    Test number
    302997836678
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass66,396 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,396 miles
    Test number
    403270453734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,923 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    548200721371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,183 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    764857051562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,976 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,976 miles
    Test number
    428961825166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,224 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,224 miles
    Test number
    126093534159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,701 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    376705113128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,571 miles (+5,030)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,571 miles
    Test number
    975138303133
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass36,541 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,541 miles
    Test number
    968760332150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,624 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,624 miles
    Test number
    595506921176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,623 miles (+4,592)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,623 miles
    Test number
    249734421497
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass26,031 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,031 miles
    Test number
    281745320455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,027 miles (+4,639)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,027 miles
    Test number
    232354220144
    • DangerousFuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass21,388 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,388 miles
    Test number
    811312149185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,112 miles
    Test number
    173094138103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail17,112 miles (+5,410)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,112 miles
    Test number
    770284938170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass11,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,702 miles
    Test number
    470605637169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 HHS

Does LM04 HHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 HHS is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 HHS?
The MOT on LM04 HHS is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 HHS done?
LM04 HHS was recorded at 107,216 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,914 miles a year.
Has LM04 HHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 HHS has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM04 HHS 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 HHS find?
LM04 HHS passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; handbrake travel high.

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