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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LM04 YVRMOT history

LM04 YVR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LM04 YVR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,861 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YVR
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
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YVR was last recorded at 87,861 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,923 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,938 miles
Average per year
3,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,861 miles
  • 2025 – 85,923 miles
  • 2024 – 82,960 miles
  • 2022 – 79,794 miles
  • 2021 – 74,630 miles
  • 2020 – 72,138 miles
  • 2019 – 67,605 miles
  • 2018 – 62,295 miles
  • 2017 – 57,007 miles
  • 2015 – 53,522 miles
  • 2014 – 50,740 miles
  • 2013 – 43,707 miles
  • 2012 – 39,912 miles
  • 2011 – 35,144 miles
  • 2010 – 31,350 miles
  • 2009 – 26,870 miles
  • 2008 – 22,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,861 miles
    Test number
    229572399503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,859 miles (+1,936)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    900650561639
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass85,923 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,923 miles
    Test number
    297704866131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,960 miles (+3,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    519131054764
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,794 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    324014441618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,355 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    512704050811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,630 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,630 miles
    Test number
    870855897272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    866457746807
    • 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))

  9. Fail72,138 miles (+4,533)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    219614636352
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  10. Pass67,605 miles (+5,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,605 miles
    Test number
    513098201005
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass62,295 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,295 miles
    Test number
    150404896078
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flex (7.1.2)

  12. Fail62,291 miles (+5,284)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,291 miles
    Test number
    921440561590
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass57,007 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    999590065011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    894068417461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail53,522 miles (+2,782)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    454251076480
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,740 miles (+3,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    718723164379
    • 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)

  17. Pass46,898 miles (+3,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,898 miles
    Test number
    845452904089
    • 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)

  18. Pass43,707 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,707 miles
    Test number
    668677813000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,912 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    376568112085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,144 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,144 miles
    Test number
    808943111061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,350 miles (+4,480)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,350 miles
    Test number
    904273220050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteReverse lights not working

  22. Pass26,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,870 miles
    Test number
    781282709031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,870 miles (+4,110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,870 miles
    Test number
    821332509041
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass22,760 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,760 miles
    Test number
    544628208012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,738 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,738 miles
    Test number
    574187108061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM04 YVR

Does LM04 YVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 YVR is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YVR?
The MOT on LM04 YVR is valid until 22 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 YVR done?
LM04 YVR was recorded at 87,861 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,611 miles a year.
Has LM04 YVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YVR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM04 YVR 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 YVR find?
LM04 YVR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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