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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LM04 YVJMOT history

LM04 YVJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 41,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LM04 YVJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
41,187 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YVJ
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
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YVJ was last recorded at 41,187 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 4,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2014: 10,553 miles, lower than 17,607 miles on 24 Jun 2013.

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
36,274 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,913 miles
Average per year
1,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,187 miles
  • 2024 – 36,274 miles
  • 2023 – 26,650 miles
  • 2021 – 25,879 miles
  • 2020 – 24,752 miles
  • 2019 – 23,854 miles
  • 2018 – 22,882 miles
  • 2017 – 21,905 miles
  • 2016 – 20,999 miles
  • 2015 – 20,082 miles
  • 2014 – 10,553 miles
  • 2013 – 17,607 miles
  • 2012 – 16,032 miles
  • 2011 – 14,458 miles
  • 2010 – 12,969 miles
  • 2009 – 11,257 miles
  • 2008 – 9,283 miles
  • 2007 – 7,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,187 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,187 miles (+4,913)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    41,187 miles
    Test number
    781314392417
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass36,274 miles (+9,624)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    36,274 miles
    Test number
    591703930894
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Pass26,650 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    26,650 miles
    Test number
    231969491596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    25,879 miles
    Test number
    149957831414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail25,879 miles (+1,127)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,879 miles
    Test number
    354051950325
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass24,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    24,752 miles
    Test number
    607272307147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,752 miles (+898)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,752 miles
    Test number
    644162134494
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  8. Pass23,854 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    801817540732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,882 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,882 miles
    Test number
    869888402555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,905 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,905 miles
    Test number
    473663557093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,999 miles (+917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,999 miles
    Test number
    883317207407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass20,082 miles (+9,529)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,082 miles
    Test number
    206583975470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,553 miles (-7,054)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    10,553 miles
    Test number
    155454374110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,607 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,607 miles
    Test number
    686815673154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,032 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,032 miles
    Test number
    269624872455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,458 miles (+1,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,458 miles
    Test number
    675561471112
    • NoteAdvise cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall
  17. Pass12,969 miles (+1,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,969 miles
    Test number
    143860380153
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cut in outer side wall
  18. Pass11,257 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,257 miles
    Test number
    713783079137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,283 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,283 miles
    Test number
    691754568106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,351 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    7,351 miles
    Test number
    143799867163
    • NoteDamage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Questions about LM04 YVJ

Does LM04 YVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 YVJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YVJ?
The MOT on LM04 YVJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 YVJ done?
LM04 YVJ was recorded at 41,187 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 1,833 miles a year.
Has LM04 YVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YVJ has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LM04 YVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM04 YVJ find?
LM04 YVJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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