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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM04 YVTMOT history

LM04 YVT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

LM04 YVT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
98,132 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YVT
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
15 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YVT was last recorded at 98,132 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 3,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,300 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,832 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,132 miles
  • 2024 – 94,300 miles
  • 2023 – 88,736 miles
  • 2022 – 84,182 miles
  • 2021 – 76,169 miles
  • 2020 – 70,724 miles
  • 2019 – 64,850 miles
  • 2018 – 59,182 miles
  • 2017 – 55,128 miles
  • 2015 – 50,187 miles
  • 2014 – 46,341 miles
  • 2013 – 42,505 miles
  • 2012 – 40,040 miles
  • 2011 – 38,022 miles
  • 2010 – 35,076 miles
  • 2009 – 34,582 miles
  • 2008 – 29,328 miles
  • 2007 – 21,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,132 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,132 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,132 miles
    Test number
    525386458112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,300 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,300 miles
    Test number
    771922907556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail94,296 miles (+5,560)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,296 miles
    Test number
    956427112577
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,736 miles
    Test number
    687992051717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail88,736 miles (+4,554)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,736 miles
    Test number
    703257837020
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass84,182 miles (+8,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,182 miles
    Test number
    208474495627
    • AdvisoryRear cross-member slightly corroded
  7. Pass76,169 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,169 miles
    Test number
    537642854006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,160 miles (+5,436)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,160 miles
    Test number
    298452904856
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass70,724 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    643528139322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,850 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,850 miles
    Test number
    421194837575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,182 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,182 miles
    Test number
    823912540790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail59,182 miles (+4,054)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,182 miles
    Test number
    666964675595
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass55,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    263005278719
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all of testable items
  14. Fail55,128 miles (+1,444)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    330954725491
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all of testable items
  15. Pass53,684 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,684 miles
    Test number
    176775815463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,187 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,187 miles
    Test number
    564031166280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,341 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,341 miles
    Test number
    467665774222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,505 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,505 miles
    Test number
    676928793131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,040 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,040 miles
    Test number
    799831402250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,022 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,022 miles
    Test number
    569061301317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,100 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,100 miles
    Test number
    238901451478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,076 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    390169740184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,582 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,582 miles
    Test number
    684500179031
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front wiper blade starting to smear screen
  24. Pass34,582 miles (+5,254)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,582 miles
    Test number
    751350379015
    • NoteAdvise nearside front wiper blade starting to smear screen
  25. Pass29,328 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,328 miles
    Test number
    814247528199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,677 miles
    Test number
    523548927186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 YVT

Does LM04 YVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 YVT expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YVT?
The MOT on LM04 YVT expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 YVT done?
LM04 YVT was recorded at 98,132 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has LM04 YVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YVT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM04 YVT 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 YVT find?
LM04 YVT passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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