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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LM04 XCVMOT history

LM04 XCV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LM04 XCV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
59,019 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 XCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 XCV was last recorded at 59,019 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,437 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,582 miles
Average per year
2,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,019 miles
  • 2025 – 57,437 miles
  • 2023 – 55,610 miles
  • 2022 – 52,828 miles
  • 2021 – 50,567 miles
  • 2020 – 49,437 miles
  • 2019 – 47,437 miles
  • 2018 – 46,378 miles
  • 2017 – 37,162 miles
  • 2016 – 32,163 miles
  • 2015 – 26,467 miles
  • 2014 – 23,927 miles
  • 2013 – 21,883 miles
  • 2012 – 19,315 miles
  • 2011 – 16,949 miles
  • 2010 – 15,491 miles
  • 2009 – 14,272 miles
  • 2008 – 13,168 miles
  • 2007 – 10,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,019 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% variance (n/s poor) (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,019 miles (+1,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    59,019 miles
    Test number
    413654966938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,437 miles (+1,827)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    57,437 miles
    Test number
    854426900659
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror cover broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit broken
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror cover missing

  3. Pass55,610 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,610 miles
    Test number
    475493796477
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail55,609 miles (+2,781)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,609 miles
    Test number
    707130300816
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass52,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,828 miles
    Test number
    555180619855
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail52,828 miles (+2,261)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,828 miles
    Test number
    511107117240
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,567 miles (+1,130)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,567 miles
    Test number
    226516844996
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,437 miles (+2,000)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,437 miles
    Test number
    951118697175
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,437 miles (+1,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,437 miles
    Test number
    748757093583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,378 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,378 miles
    Test number
    359816302418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,162 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,162 miles
    Test number
    990237605247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,163 miles
    Test number
    421443279394
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% variance (n/s poor) (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Fail32,163 miles (+5,696)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,163 miles
    Test number
    325119989357
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm void of tread on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% variance (n/s poor) (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass26,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,467 miles
    Test number
    679631249595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,467 miles (+2,540)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,467 miles
    Test number
    447148174518
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc lip of gaitor is chewed up (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass23,927 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,927 miles
    Test number
    877140254307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront grill is insecure.

  17. Fail23,927 miles (+2,044)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,927 miles
    Test number
    326579744320
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront grill is insecure.

  18. Pass21,883 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    21,883 miles
    Test number
    369415243346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,315 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,315 miles
    Test number
    888175032358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

  20. Fail19,315 miles (+2,366)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,315 miles
    Test number
    639845132373
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

  21. Pass16,949 miles (+1,458)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,949 miles
    Test number
    798020841339
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass15,491 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,491 miles
    Test number
    801266030321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,272 miles (+1,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,272 miles
    Test number
    312466939384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass13,168 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,168 miles
    Test number
    424073238388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,628 miles
    Test number
    410803437444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 XCV

Does LM04 XCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 XCV is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 XCV?
The MOT on LM04 XCV is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 XCV done?
LM04 XCV was recorded at 59,019 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,667 miles a year.
Has LM04 XCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 XCV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM04 XCV 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 XCV find?
LM04 XCV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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