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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM04 HJCMOT history

LM04 HJC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LM04 HJC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,701 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 HJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 HJC was last recorded at 93,701 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,695 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,701 miles
  • 2025 – 90,414 miles
  • 2024 – 86,005 miles
  • 2023 – 81,640 miles
  • 2022 – 77,491 miles
  • 2021 – 71,538 miles
  • 2020 – 66,610 miles
  • 2019 – 58,197 miles
  • 2018 – 55,192 miles
  • 2017 – 50,375 miles
  • 2016 – 45,165 miles
  • 2015 – 40,064 miles
  • 2013 – 36,710 miles
  • 2012 – 30,068 miles
  • 2011 – 26,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,701 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,701 miles
    Test number
    178411516035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail93,695 miles (+3,281)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,695 miles
    Test number
    446588448322
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn completely smooth on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass90,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,414 miles
    Test number
    116188274341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail90,411 miles (+4,406)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,411 miles
    Test number
    777099586439
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,005 miles (+4,365)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    626074407406
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust flexi damaged

  6. Pass81,640 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    367179426890
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail81,639 miles (+4,148)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,639 miles
    Test number
    729498104989
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,491 miles (+5,953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    954196306304
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,538 miles
    Test number
    605868588194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail71,532 miles (+4,922)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    943138236872
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass66,610 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,610 miles
    Test number
    954204064394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,570 miles (+8,373)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,570 miles
    Test number
    705829770054
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass58,197 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    270176231803
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  14. Pass55,192 miles (+4,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    851062020727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deteriorated/cracked no cords at time of test

  15. Pass50,375 miles (+5,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    794837830881
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    488109247359
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail45,165 miles (+5,101)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    416256556675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass40,064 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    159390185445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail40,064 miles (+3,354)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    629490585019
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail36,710 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,710 miles
    Test number
    369866933265
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on and epc light on
    • NoteRear silencer casing corroded

  21. Pass36,710 miles (+6,642)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,710 miles
    Test number
    796546433254
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on and epc light on
    • NoteRear silencer casing corroded

  22. Pass30,068 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,068 miles
    Test number
    108905962268
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge resulting wear close to balding on inner edge

  23. Fail30,068 miles (+3,157)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,068 miles
    Test number
    365645662270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge resulting wear close to balding on inner edge

  24. Pass26,911 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,911 miles
    Test number
    136007001204
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  25. Fail26,909 miles3 failures2 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,909 miles
    Test number
    596607401284
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteO/s/f blade slightly smeering screen
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty and pitted

Questions about LM04 HJC

Does LM04 HJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 HJC is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 HJC?
The MOT on LM04 HJC is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 HJC done?
LM04 HJC was recorded at 93,701 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,591 miles a year.
Has LM04 HJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 HJC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM04 HJC 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 HJC find?
LM04 HJC passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 4 more.

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