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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

LO04 RHAMOT history

LO04 RHA is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2022.

LO04 RHA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2023
Mileage
182,570 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 RHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 RHA was last recorded at 182,570 miles on 29 Oct 2022, 9,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,467 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,103 miles
Average per year
10,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,570 miles
  • 2021 – 173,467 miles
  • 2020 – 167,681 miles
  • 2019 – 159,316 miles
  • 2018 – 147,916 miles
  • 2017 – 128,582 miles
  • 2016 – 118,419 miles
  • 2015 – 107,458 miles
  • 2014 – 96,218 miles
  • 2013 – 88,413 miles
  • 2012 – 79,741 miles
  • 2011 – 68,251 miles
  • 2010 – 59,467 miles
  • 2009 – 47,358 miles
  • 2008 – 37,192 miles
  • 2007 – 28,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,570 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,570 miles (+9,103)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,570 miles
    Test number
    585191258259
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass173,467 miles (+5,786)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,467 miles
    Test number
    290534364640
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,681 miles
    Test number
    328244318357
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail167,681 miles (+8,365)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,681 miles
    Test number
    702863381723
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass159,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,316 miles
    Test number
    861864273539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,316 miles (+11,400)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,316 miles
    Test number
    541762284113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass147,916 miles (+19,334)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,916 miles
    Test number
    902221940979
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass128,582 miles (+10,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,582 miles
    Test number
    852754045565
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass118,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,419 miles
    Test number
    185798516121
    • AdvisoryDrivers side of windscreen scratched
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre inner edge bald and close to limits
    • AdvisoryPlay at near side front wheel

  10. Fail118,415 miles (+10,957)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,415 miles
    Test number
    493835761550
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryDrivers side of windscreen scratched
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre inner edge bald and close to limits
    • AdvisoryPlay at near side front wheel

  11. Pass107,458 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,458 miles
    Test number
    659803425266
    • NoteNearside front wiper detiorating
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear upper sidelight not working
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer casing detiorating

  12. Fail107,458 miles (+11,240)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,458 miles
    Test number
    396682225298
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front wiper detiorating
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear upper sidelight not working
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer casing detiorating

  13. Fail96,218 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    139330004232
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake high
    • NoteNearside front wiper detiorating
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer casing detiorating
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  14. Pass96,218 miles (+7,805)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    377290604255
    • NoteHandbrake high
    • NoteNearside front wiper detiorating
    • NoteRear exhaust back box outer casing detiorating
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  15. Fail88,413 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,413 miles
    Test number
    226826773120
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass88,413 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,413 miles
    Test number
    565756873147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,412 miles (+8,671)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    245747753187
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass79,741 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    688881722280
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

  19. Fail79,716 miles (+11,465)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,716 miles
    Test number
    347829912287
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

  20. Pass68,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,251 miles
    Test number
    649343111288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,251 miles (+8,784)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,251 miles
    Test number
    895663211287
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWiper operation is slow, plus wiper arms not parking correctly.

  22. Pass59,467 miles (+12,109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,467 miles
    Test number
    941483320257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,358 miles
    Test number
    314085119459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,358 miles (+10,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,358 miles
    Test number
    634525419205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass37,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,192 miles
    Test number
    182350328253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,192 miles (+8,604)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,192 miles
    Test number
    971500028224
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass28,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,588 miles
    Test number
    570230627237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 RHA

Does LO04 RHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 RHA expired on 5 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 RHA?
The MOT on LO04 RHA expired on 5 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 RHA done?
LO04 RHA was recorded at 182,570 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2022, an average of 10,114 miles a year.
Has LO04 RHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 RHA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LO04 RHA 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 RHA find?
LO04 RHA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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