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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS04 DHMMOT history

LS04 DHM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2024.

LS04 DHM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
97,600 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 DHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 DHM was last recorded at 97,600 miles on 27 Jan 2024, 7,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,384 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,216 miles
Average per year
4,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,600 miles
  • 2023 – 90,384 miles
  • 2022 – 79,672 miles
  • 2020 – 75,691 miles
  • 2018 – 70,843 miles
  • 2017 – 64,316 miles
  • 2016 – 57,322 miles
  • 2015 – 52,296 miles
  • 2014 – 46,367 miles
  • 2013 – 41,450 miles
  • 2012 – 36,815 miles
  • 2010 – 34,664 miles
  • 2009 – 29,720 miles
  • 2008 – 26,164 miles
  • 2007 – 18,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,600 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • ADVISE Dash EMI light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,600 miles (+7,216)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    565296058743
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass90,384 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,384 miles
    Test number
    839858673016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  3. Fail90,384 miles (+10,712)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,384 miles
    Test number
    801972889462
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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. Pass79,672 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,672 miles
    Test number
    756345267496
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail79,602 miles (+3,911)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,602 miles
    Test number
    687180463625
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass75,691 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    764421808936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,843 miles (+6,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    529920621688
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass64,316 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    948159484224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,322 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,322 miles
    Test number
    445545801354
    • AdvisoryADVISE Dash EMI light on
  10. Fail57,146 miles (+4,850)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,146 miles
    Test number
    470487066268
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryADVISE Dash EMI light on
  11. Pass52,296 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,296 miles
    Test number
    129709895493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,367 miles (+4,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,367 miles
    Test number
    125054294468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass41,450 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    148459393466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,815 miles (+2,151)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,815 miles
    Test number
    728446692042
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt slow at retracting
    • NoteRattle from catalytic convertor
  15. Pass34,664 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,664 miles
    Test number
    241101400223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,720 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,720 miles
    Test number
    563540899076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,164 miles
    Test number
    854544098043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,164 miles (+8,142)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,164 miles
    Test number
    373063898078
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass18,022 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,022 miles
    Test number
    481560307127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNaer side front tyre sligst cut

Questions about LS04 DHM

Does LS04 DHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 DHM expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 DHM?
The MOT on LS04 DHM expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 DHM done?
LS04 DHM was recorded at 97,600 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024, an average of 4,737 miles a year.
Has LS04 DHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 DHM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS04 DHM 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 DHM find?
LS04 DHM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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