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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS04 BVCMOT history

LS04 BVC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

LS04 BVC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
89,778 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 BVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 BVC was last recorded at 89,778 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,777 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,778 miles
  • 2024 – 84,426 miles
  • 2023 – 78,033 miles
  • 2021 – 72,845 miles
  • 2020 – 70,764 miles
  • 2019 – 63,798 miles
  • 2017 – 59,070 miles
  • 2016 – 54,969 miles
  • 2015 – 50,805 miles
  • 2014 – 46,634 miles
  • 2013 – 42,996 miles
  • 2012 – 39,800 miles
  • 2011 – 36,441 miles
  • 2010 – 34,033 miles
  • 2009 – 30,834 miles
  • 2008 – 26,207 miles
  • 2007 – 21,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2016

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.

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Handbrake travel long

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,778 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,778 miles
    Test number
    184473784244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail89,777 miles (+5,351)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,777 miles
    Test number
    193770391990
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass84,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,426 miles
    Test number
    459886770824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,426 miles (+6,393)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,426 miles
    Test number
    826416817908
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass78,033 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,033 miles
    Test number
    817637445634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

  6. Fail78,032 miles (+5,187)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    593693926844
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

  7. Pass72,845 miles (+2,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,845 miles
    Test number
    314878796274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass70,764 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,764 miles
    Test number
    932025700299
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail70,763 miles (+2,344)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,763 miles
    Test number
    134463799587
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,419 miles (+4,621)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,419 miles
    Test number
    456144892483
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    384747097157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,798 miles (+4,728)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    796828655545
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass59,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,070 miles
    Test number
    669158616978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail59,070 miles (+4,101)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,070 miles
    Test number
    347366921614
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass54,969 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,969 miles
    Test number
    393113338938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm, wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm, wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail54,968 miles (+4,163)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    825079557765
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm, wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm, wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,805 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,805 miles
    Test number
    991497707508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,634 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,634 miles
    Test number
    405189704446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,996 miles (+3,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    569311583216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,800 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,800 miles
    Test number
    576750412368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,441 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,441 miles
    Test number
    829407181273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,033 miles (+3,199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,033 miles
    Test number
    402653150277
    • NoteCut in o/s/r thyre wall,rear axle bushes worn

  23. Pass30,834 miles (+4,627)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,834 miles
    Test number
    523524859261
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll link bottom gaiter split
    • NoteO/s/f anti rpll link top gaiter split
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm rear bush movement but not deteriorated

  24. Pass26,207 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,207 miles
    Test number
    203656558286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,724 miles
    Test number
    463258537298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 BVC

Does LS04 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 BVC expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 BVC?
The MOT on LS04 BVC expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 BVC done?
LS04 BVC was recorded at 89,778 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 3,906 miles a year.
Has LS04 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 BVC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS04 BVC 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 LS04 BVC find?
LS04 BVC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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