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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LO04 JCUMOT history

LO04 JCU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

LO04 JCU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
94,387 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 JCU
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
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 JCU was last recorded at 94,387 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 9,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,182 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9,205 miles
Average per year
5,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,387 miles
  • 2023 – 85,182 miles
  • 2022 – 77,465 miles
  • 2021 – 66,557 miles
  • 2019 – 54,973 miles
  • 2018 – 48,106 miles
  • 2017 – 40,803 miles
  • 2016 – 38,244 miles
  • 2015 – 31,335 miles
  • 2014 – 28,325 miles
  • 2013 – 19,019 miles
  • 2012 – 13,795 miles
  • 2011 – 11,359 miles
  • 2010 – 9,297 miles
  • 2009 – 8,359 miles
  • 2008 – 7,998 miles
  • 2007 – 7,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,387 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,387 miles (+9,205)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,387 miles
    Test number
    875448498447
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,182 miles (+7,717)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    965771924198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,465 miles (+10,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,465 miles
    Test number
    215443476062
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass66,557 miles (+11,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,557 miles
    Test number
    169706921799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,973 miles
    Test number
    584203093334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail54,973 miles (+6,867)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,973 miles
    Test number
    834073563388
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    204032955530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,106 miles (+7,303)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    328971900845
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    582608263848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,803 miles (+2,559)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    815764615384
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass38,244 miles (+6,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,244 miles
    Test number
    667340499710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass31,335 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,335 miles
    Test number
    875167045030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,325 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,325 miles
    Test number
    516315894194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail28,325 miles (+9,306)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,325 miles
    Test number
    205735294146
    • FailureOffside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass19,019 miles (+5,224)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,019 miles
    Test number
    717988393186
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass13,795 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,795 miles
    Test number
    167432112265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,359 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    11,359 miles
    Test number
    788771411279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,297 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    9,297 miles
    Test number
    744355500234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,359 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,359 miles
    Test number
    500184059127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,998 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    7,998 miles
    Test number
    263432268156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    7,637 miles
    Test number
    762041127280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 JCU

Does LO04 JCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 JCU expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 JCU?
The MOT on LO04 JCU expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 JCU done?
LO04 JCU was recorded at 94,387 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 5,035 miles a year.
Has LO04 JCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 JCU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LO04 JCU 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 JCU find?
LO04 JCU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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