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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS04 DGUMOT history

LS04 DGU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 171,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

LS04 DGU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2023
Mileage
171,099 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 DGU
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 2 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 DGU was last recorded at 171,099 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 2,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,674 miles · 8 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,425 miles
Average per year
9,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,099 miles
  • 2020 – 168,674 miles
  • 2019 – 164,643 miles
  • 2018 – 160,640 miles
  • 2017 – 150,892 miles
  • 2016 – 88,212 miles
  • 2015 – 133,773 miles
  • 2014 – 122,708 miles
  • 2013 – 107,152 miles
  • 2012 – 91,295 miles
  • 2011 – 76,421 miles
  • 2010 – 61,177 miles
  • 2009 – 46,519 miles
  • 2008 – 34,780 miles
  • 2007 – 26,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,099 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,099 miles (+2,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    171,099 miles
    Test number
    845431094695
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,674 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,674 miles
    Test number
    853207873436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,643 miles
    Test number
    921413562977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail164,643 miles (+4,003)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,643 miles
    Test number
    771232596260
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass160,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    160,640 miles
    Test number
    187374054476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail160,640 miles (+9,748)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,640 miles
    Test number
    477614250260
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass150,892 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    150,892 miles
    Test number
    983137273380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail150,892 miles (+62,680)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,892 miles
    Test number
    381247875063
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass88,212 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,212 miles
    Test number
    623908097822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass143,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,944 miles
    Test number
    229097707553
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail143,944 miles (+10,171)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,944 miles
    Test number
    379169898181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass133,773 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    133,773 miles
    Test number
    315954205240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail133,773 miles (+11,065)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,773 miles
    Test number
    385787870111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail122,708 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,708 miles
    Test number
    348761554498
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass122,708 miles (+15,556)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,708 miles
    Test number
    477571854260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass107,152 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    538045953259
    • NoteAdvise rear silencer deteriorated

  17. Fail107,152 miles (+15,857)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    798245853287
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAdvise rear silencer deteriorated

  18. Pass91,295 miles (+14,874)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    318730852469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear silencer deteriorating
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass76,421 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    329657551483
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn

  20. Fail76,421 miles (+15,244)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    388347851432
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn

  21. Pass61,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,177 miles
    Test number
    881451570292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail61,177 miles (+14,658)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,177 miles
    Test number
    280901270227
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass46,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    280274679261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,519 miles (+4,666)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    373742179283
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass41,853 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,853 miles
    Test number
    613549399030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,780 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,780 miles
    Test number
    131295018143
    • NoteAccident damage to offside of vehicle.
    • NoteNearside door mirror in poor condition.
    • NoteRear exhaust section rusty.

  27. Fail34,780 miles (+8,574)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,780 miles
    Test number
    221423818186
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAccident damage to offside of vehicle.
    • NoteNearside door mirror in poor condition.
    • NoteRear exhaust section rusty.

  28. Pass26,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,206 miles
    Test number
    220764817492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,206 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,206 miles
    Test number
    211594717469
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LS04 DGU

Does LS04 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 DGU expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 DGU?
The MOT on LS04 DGU expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 DGU done?
LS04 DGU was recorded at 171,099 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 9,484 miles a year.
Has LS04 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 DGU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LS04 DGU 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 DGU find?
LS04 DGU passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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