
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass75,691 miles (+4,848)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 75,691 miles
- Test number
- 764421808936
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass64,316 miles (+6,994)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,316 miles
- Test number
- 948159484224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,322 miles (+176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 57,322 miles
- Test number
- 445545801354
- AdvisoryADVISE Dash EMI light on
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
Pass52,296 miles (+5,929)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 52,296 miles
- Test number
- 129709895493
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass41,450 miles (+4,635)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 41,450 miles
- Test number
- 148459393466
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass34,664 miles (+4,944)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 34,664 miles
- Test number
- 241101400223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,720 miles (+3,556)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 29,720 miles
- Test number
- 563540899076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 26,164 miles
- Test number
- 854544098043
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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