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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LS04 DXLMOT history

LS04 DXL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LS04 DXL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,840 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 DXL
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
16 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 DXL was last recorded at 90,840 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,457 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,383 miles
Average per year
3,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,840 miles
  • 2025 – 89,457 miles
  • 2024 – 88,846 miles
  • 2023 – 84,279 miles
  • 2022 – 79,540 miles
  • 2021 – 73,491 miles
  • 2019 – 66,177 miles
  • 2018 – 61,148 miles
  • 2017 – 57,301 miles
  • 2016 – 54,459 miles
  • 2015 – 50,603 miles
  • 2014 – 45,903 miles
  • 2013 – 38,718 miles
  • 2012 – 32,070 miles
  • 2011 – 29,574 miles
  • 2010 – 27,822 miles
  • 2009 – 23,084 miles
  • 2008 – 19,039 miles
  • 2007 – 16,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,840 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,840 miles (+1,383)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    106935204730
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass89,457 miles (+611)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,457 miles
    Test number
    691563753052
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,846 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,846 miles
    Test number
    982344177717
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail88,846 miles (+4,567)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,846 miles
    Test number
    311475838064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,279 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,279 miles
    Test number
    970452970094
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail84,278 miles (+4,738)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,278 miles
    Test number
    782301627815
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,540 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    646806979588
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail79,505 miles (+6,014)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,505 miles
    Test number
    797034834928
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint is insecure, bolts lose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is deteriorated

  9. Pass73,491 miles (+7,314)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,491 miles
    Test number
    933840752362
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s upper side lamp inop

  10. Pass66,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    266744028616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished tread area

  11. Fail66,172 miles (+5,024)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    747011535801
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished tread area

  12. Pass61,148 miles (+3,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,148 miles
    Test number
    443208770504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass57,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,301 miles
    Test number
    685468221974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,301 miles (+2,842)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,301 miles
    Test number
    313482265413
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass54,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    451750113403
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail54,459 miles (+3,856)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    320635226087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,603 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    299538895026
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges

  18. Fail50,603 miles (+4,700)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    245318695081
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges

  19. Pass45,903 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,903 miles
    Test number
    547180304178
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s/r lamp has water inside assembly

  20. Fail45,903 miles (+7,185)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,903 miles
    Test number
    169190404136
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteO/s/r lamp has water inside assembly
    • NoteO/s/r tyre heavy cracking and perished

  21. Pass38,718 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    397445193052
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  22. Fail38,718 miles (+6,648)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    896075293025
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  23. Pass32,070 miles (+2,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,070 miles
    Test number
    367414892064
    • NoteCoolant leak

  24. Pass29,574 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,574 miles
    Test number
    577698701123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,822 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,822 miles
    Test number
    142747490499
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass27,822 miles (+4,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,822 miles
    Test number
    642697590075
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass23,084 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,084 miles
    Test number
    922547099014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,039 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,039 miles
    Test number
    430126698061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,441 miles
    Test number
    710122297005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 DXL

Does LS04 DXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 DXL is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 DXL?
The MOT on LS04 DXL is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 DXL done?
LS04 DXL was recorded at 90,840 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,935 miles a year.
Has LS04 DXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 DXL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS04 DXL 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 DXL find?
LS04 DXL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi.

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