Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LO04 RGVMOT history
LO04 RGV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 76,333 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,360 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO04 RGV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO04 RGV was last recorded at 76,333 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 75,394 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 939 miles
- Average per year
- 3,360 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 76,333 miles
- 2024 – 75,394 miles
- 2023 – 73,871 miles
- 2022 – 70,870 miles
- 2021 – 70,152 miles
- 2020 – 69,096 miles
- 2019 – 67,150 miles
- 2018 – 60,627 miles
- 2017 – 56,613 miles
- 2016 – 54,283 miles
- 2015 – 49,324 miles
- 2014 – 42,916 miles
- 2013 – 40,268 miles
- 2012 – 35,456 miles
- 2011 – 31,215 miles
- 2010 – 29,173 miles
- 2009 – 24,750 miles
- 2008 – 20,244 miles
- 2007 – 14,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,333 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside strut top mount worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,333 miles (+939)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 76,333 miles
- Test number
- 504528793661
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Pass75,394 miles (+1,523)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 75,394 miles
- Test number
- 424006234351
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,871 miles (+3,001)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 73,871 miles
- Test number
- 982121424830
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,870 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 70,870 miles
- Test number
- 192370930211
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside strut top mount worn
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear
Fail70,866 miles (+714)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,866 miles
- Test number
- 982624102091
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside strut top mount worn
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion rear
Pass70,152 miles (+1,056)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 70,152 miles
- Test number
- 863281029937
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount worn
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass69,096 miles (+1,946)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 69,096 miles
- Test number
- 472726034025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,150 miles
- Test number
- 458585377901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,150 miles (+6,523)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,150 miles
- Test number
- 104237002256
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass60,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 60,627 miles
- Test number
- 722012549455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,627 miles (+4,014)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,627 miles
- Test number
- 880628466727
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,613 miles (+2,330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 56,613 miles
- Test number
- 421452707204
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding
Pass54,283 miles (+4,959)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 54,283 miles
- Test number
- 508460772856
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,324 miles (+6,408)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 49,324 miles
- Test number
- 127350405180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,916 miles (+2,648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 42,916 miles
- Test number
- 175249494418
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,268 miles (+4,812)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 40,268 miles
- Test number
- 696996993091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteNear siderear tyre slight perished
- NoteSide wear of the tyre
Pass35,456 miles (+4,241)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 35,456 miles
- Test number
- 206831002477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,215 miles (+2,042)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 31,215 miles
- Test number
- 958579501133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,173 miles (+4,423)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 29,173 miles
- Test number
- 273850400285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,750 miles (+4,506)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 24,750 miles
- Test number
- 713045819275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass20,244 miles (+5,503)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 20,244 miles
- Test number
- 324595428466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 14,741 miles
- Test number
- 942128317203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,741 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,741 miles
- Test number
- 140248117259
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LO04 RGV
- Does LO04 RGV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 RGV is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LO04 RGV?
- The MOT on LO04 RGV is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO04 RGV done?
- LO04 RGV was recorded at 76,333 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,360 miles a year.
- Has LO04 RGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO04 RGV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LO04 RGV 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 RGV find?
- LO04 RGV passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded.
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