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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LS04 BVGMOT history

LS04 BVG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

LS04 BVG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
122,772 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 BVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 BVG was last recorded at 122,772 miles on 27 May 2026, 791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,981 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
791 miles
Average per year
5,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,772 miles
  • 2025 – 121,981 miles
  • 2024 – 116,250 miles
  • 2023 – 112,990 miles
  • 2022 – 111,897 miles
  • 2021 – 109,710 miles
  • 2020 – 100,352 miles
  • 2019 – 88,490 miles
  • 2018 – 86,626 miles
  • 2017 – 84,444 miles
  • 2016 – 81,264 miles
  • 2015 – 74,635 miles
  • 2014 – 63,336 miles
  • 2013 – 52,321 miles
  • 2012 – 38,106 miles
  • 2011 – 30,260 miles
  • 2010 – 23,408 miles
  • 2009 – 19,973 miles
  • 2008 – 16,717 miles
  • 2007 – 13,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,772 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Door Mirror Glass Broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,772 miles (+791)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,772 miles
    Test number
    820917512795
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass121,981 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    264051493350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,250 miles (+3,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    838791249313
    • 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))
  4. Pass112,990 miles (+1,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,990 miles
    Test number
    333833503663
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
  5. Pass111,897 miles (+2,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,897 miles
    Test number
    153772304459
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty
  6. Pass109,710 miles (+9,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    269764643317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass100,352 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,352 miles
    Test number
    775257727230
    • AdvisoryOffside Door Mirror Glass Broken
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking
  8. Fail100,350 miles (+11,860)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,350 miles
    Test number
    453351301313
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door Mirror Glass Broken
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking
  9. Pass88,490 miles (+1,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,490 miles
    Test number
    921361996068
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded.
  10. Pass86,626 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    937365168958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,444 miles (+3,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,444 miles
    Test number
    630478097637
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating
  12. Pass81,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,264 miles
    Test number
    226769521820
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Fail81,264 miles (+6,629)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,264 miles
    Test number
    917724458340
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Pass74,635 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,635 miles
    Test number
    145051295404
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail74,635 miles (+11,299)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,635 miles
    Test number
    155251595499
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly
  16. Pass63,336 miles (+11,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,336 miles
    Test number
    765171694004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Fail52,321 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    256738073076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass52,321 miles (+14,215)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    759568473077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,106 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,106 miles
    Test number
    628722782024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,260 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,260 miles
    Test number
    739465281081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,408 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,408 miles
    Test number
    162642470439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,973 miles
    Test number
    331934389001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,973 miles (+3,256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,973 miles
    Test number
    881104489087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  24. Pass16,717 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,717 miles
    Test number
    170988688489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,385 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,385 miles
    Test number
    601137487005
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres wearing on outside †edge

Questions about LS04 BVG

Does LS04 BVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 BVG is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 BVG?
The MOT on LS04 BVG is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 BVG done?
LS04 BVG was recorded at 122,772 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,708 miles a year.
Has LS04 BVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 BVG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LS04 BVG 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 BVG find?
LS04 BVG passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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