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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LO04 EWLMOT history

LO04 EWL is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2022.

LO04 EWL green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2023
Mileage
126,174 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 EWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 EWL was last recorded at 126,174 miles on 4 Jan 2022, 5,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,310 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
5,864 miles
Average per year
8,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,174 miles
  • 2020 – 120,310 miles
  • 2019 – 110,750 miles
  • 2018 – 95,897 miles
  • 2017 – 91,114 miles
  • 2016 – 80,266 miles
  • 2015 – 66,065 miles
  • 2014 – 53,419 miles
  • 2013 – 46,680 miles
  • 2012 – 37,851 miles
  • 2011 – 35,828 miles
  • 2010 – 29,519 miles
  • 2009 – 23,245 miles
  • 2008 – 16,917 miles
  • 2007 – 10,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,174 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,174 miles
    Test number
    495592652722
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  2. Fail126,174 miles (+5,864)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,174 miles
    Test number
    316659543770
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass120,310 miles (+9,560)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,310 miles
    Test number
    600183652148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,750 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,750 miles
    Test number
    870576953156
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Fail110,750 miles (+12,089)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,750 miles
    Test number
    519475290132
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass98,661 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,661 miles
    Test number
    489704191061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,897 miles (+13)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    898126202217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer body sill slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside outer body sill slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  8. Fail95,884 miles (+4,770)6 failures2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,884 miles
    Test number
    993252460839
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer body sill slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside outer body sill slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  9. Pass91,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    435234370225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,114 miles (+10,848)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    483755829122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass80,266 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,266 miles
    Test number
    932798788993
    • AdvisoryFront tyres excessively bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryLight output on o/s headlamp poor and head lamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition and front flexi in poor condition and flexi is blowing

  12. Fail80,266 miles (+14,201)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,266 miles
    Test number
    141430092547
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres excessively bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition and front flexi in poor condition and flexi is blowing

  13. Pass66,065 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    558029295096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEhasut is getting weak in places

  14. Fail66,059 miles (+12,640)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,059 miles
    Test number
    268087995064
    • DangerousBrake warning light on dash
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEhasut is getting weak in places

  15. Pass53,419 miles (+6,739)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,419 miles
    Test number
    527934774040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,680 miles (+8,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,680 miles
    Test number
    805418973049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass37,851 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    236811602197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,828 miles
    Test number
    519810821245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,828 miles (+6,309)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,828 miles
    Test number
    947580321290
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass29,519 miles (+6,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,519 miles
    Test number
    833016110201
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,245 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,245 miles
    Test number
    372752129235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,917 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,917 miles
    Test number
    830300118208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,547 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,547 miles
    Test number
    323136907439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,540 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,540 miles
    Test number
    824805807262
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about LO04 EWL

Does LO04 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 EWL expired on 3 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 EWL?
The MOT on LO04 EWL expired on 3 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 EWL done?
LO04 EWL was recorded at 126,174 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2022, an average of 8,002 miles a year.
Has LO04 EWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 EWL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LO04 EWL 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 LO04 EWL find?
LO04 EWL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, and 2 more.

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