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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM04 XMVMOT history

LM04 XMV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 55,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LM04 XMV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,861 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 XMV
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
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 XMV was last recorded at 55,861 miles on 1 May 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2008: 20,285 miles, lower than 36,785 miles on 10 May 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,818 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
1,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,861 miles
  • 2025 – 55,818 miles
  • 2024 – 52,005 miles
  • 2023 – 47,145 miles
  • 2022 – 44,831 miles
  • 2021 – 42,182 miles
  • 2020 – 38,831 miles
  • 2019 – 35,950 miles
  • 2018 – 32,983 miles
  • 2017 – 30,746 miles
  • 2016 – 28,871 miles
  • 2015 – 27,837 miles
  • 2014 – 26,997 miles
  • 2013 – 26,135 miles
  • 2012 – 25,079 miles
  • 2011 – 24,141 miles
  • 2010 – 23,194 miles
  • 2009 – 21,716 miles
  • 2008 – 20,285 miles
  • 2007 – 36,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,861 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly rusty
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil seepage
  • AdvisoryUnder neath generally rusty and rear exhaust box

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,861 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    146398733967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil seepage
    • AdvisoryUnder neath generally rusty and rear exhaust box

  2. Fail55,818 miles (+3,813)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    300059738937
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,005 miles
    Test number
    258337077789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,005 miles (+4,860)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,005 miles
    Test number
    374163436179
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass47,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    981543492779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail47,145 miles (+2,314)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    650405349527
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • 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 levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,831 miles (+2,649)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,831 miles
    Test number
    875962204489
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass42,182 miles (+3,351)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    563953958340
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,831 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    923104113864
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail38,831 miles (+2,881)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    991448507539
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass35,950 miles (+2,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,950 miles
    Test number
    766726287922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass32,983 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,983 miles
    Test number
    224998412164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,746 miles
    Test number
    699485575246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,746 miles (+1,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,746 miles
    Test number
    865915455141
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass28,871 miles (+1,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    835207188392
    • AdvisoryAdvise: tyres are starting to perish

  16. Pass27,837 miles (+840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,837 miles
    Test number
    539511745121
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass26,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,997 miles
    Test number
    995667044192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail26,997 miles (+862)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,997 miles
    Test number
    165287744181
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass26,135 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,135 miles
    Test number
    155663243193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,079 miles
    Test number
    398495932152
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail25,079 miles (+938)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,079 miles
    Test number
    966835832185
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass24,141 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,141 miles
    Test number
    116619921136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,194 miles
    Test number
    664091740100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,194 miles (+1,478)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,194 miles
    Test number
    912051040129
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass21,716 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,716 miles
    Test number
    690059029150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,285 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,285 miles
    Test number
    202222548443
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass20,285 miles (-16,500)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,285 miles
    Test number
    623132848131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,785 miles
    Test number
    662280837183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 XMV

Does LM04 XMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 XMV is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 XMV?
The MOT on LM04 XMV is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 XMV done?
LM04 XMV was recorded at 55,861 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 1,005 miles a year.
Has LM04 XMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 XMV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM04 XMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM04 XMV find?
LM04 XMV passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side; front brake discs slightly rusty; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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