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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS04 DGEMOT history

LS04 DGE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

LS04 DGE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2024
Mileage
152,864 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 DGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 DGE was last recorded at 152,864 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 5,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,584 miles · 7 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
5,280 miles
Average per year
7,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,864 miles
  • 2021 – 147,584 miles
  • 2020 – 141,672 miles
  • 2019 – 137,387 miles
  • 2018 – 132,612 miles
  • 2017 – 128,895 miles
  • 2016 – 125,436 miles
  • 2015 – 119,672 miles
  • 2014 – 115,206 miles
  • 2013 – 111,221 miles
  • 2012 – 95,354 miles
  • 2011 – 85,970 miles
  • 2010 – 75,994 miles
  • 2009 – 65,024 miles
  • 2008 – 52,859 miles
  • 2007 – 38,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin split and corroded but not leaking gases

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,864 miles
    Test number
    825237864070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin split and corroded but not leaking gases

  2. Fail152,864 miles (+5,280)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,864 miles
    Test number
    936697220480
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin split and corroded but not leaking gases

  3. Pass147,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,584 miles
    Test number
    991061965233
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chip

  4. Fail147,584 miles (+5,912)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,584 miles
    Test number
    310439802552
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chip

  5. Pass141,672 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    141,672 miles
    Test number
    296577059024
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  6. Pass137,387 miles (+4,775)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,387 miles
    Test number
    680496379264
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Pass132,612 miles (+3)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,612 miles
    Test number
    808957567333
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,609 miles (+3,714)1 dangerous2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,609 miles
    Test number
    198844165587
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,895 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,895 miles
    Test number
    288847528318
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail128,893 miles (+3,457)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,893 miles
    Test number
    470320232717
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass125,436 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,436 miles
    Test number
    326742670566
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor cond

  12. Pass119,672 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,672 miles
    Test number
    645606105193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust poor cond

  13. Fail119,666 miles (+4,460)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,666 miles
    Test number
    439923305143
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust poor cond

  14. Pass115,206 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,206 miles
    Test number
    237008614133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,221 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,221 miles
    Test number
    566566913133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Fail111,221 miles (+15,867)4 dangerous4 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,221 miles
    Test number
    446536813121
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  17. Pass95,354 miles (+9,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,354 miles
    Test number
    126807882059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass85,970 miles (+9,976)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,970 miles
    Test number
    885211991020
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low

  19. Pass75,994 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    771574500116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail75,990 miles (+10,966)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,990 miles
    Test number
    730003000179
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass65,024 miles (+12,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,024 miles
    Test number
    820348699030
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail52,859 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    103028508120
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  23. Pass52,859 miles (+14,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    381098108116
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  24. Pass38,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,645 miles
    Test number
    523635197001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 DGE

Does LS04 DGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 DGE expired on 8 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 DGE?
The MOT on LS04 DGE expired on 8 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 DGE done?
LS04 DGE was recorded at 152,864 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 7,245 miles a year.
Has LS04 DGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 DGE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS04 DGE 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 DGE find?
LS04 DGE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear silencer outer skin split and corroded but not leaking gases.

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