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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS04 DXTMOT history

LS04 DXT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LS04 DXT red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
123,626 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 DXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 DXT was last recorded at 123,626 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,153 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,473 miles
Average per year
5,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,626 miles
  • 2025 – 121,153 miles
  • 2023 – 117,476 miles
  • 2022 – 115,215 miles
  • 2021 – 109,596 miles
  • 2020 – 103,790 miles
  • 2019 – 97,753 miles
  • 2018 – 92,117 miles
  • 2017 – 88,455 miles
  • 2016 – 86,925 miles
  • 2014 – 78,962 miles
  • 2013 – 75,416 miles
  • 2012 – 73,096 miles
  • 2011 – 64,417 miles
  • 2010 – 57,741 miles
  • 2009 – 45,421 miles
  • 2008 – 33,303 miles
  • 2007 – 23,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,626 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,626 miles (+2,473)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    123,626 miles
    Test number
    219207157796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass121,153 miles (+3,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,153 miles
    Test number
    435001240799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass117,476 miles (+2,261)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,476 miles
    Test number
    853262821704
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass115,215 miles (+5,619)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,215 miles
    Test number
    451168551109
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass109,596 miles (+5,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    903544319897
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass103,790 miles (+6,037)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,790 miles
    Test number
    475760509342
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass97,753 miles (+5,636)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    649350017414
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass92,117 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,117 miles
    Test number
    616339560382
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Fail92,097 miles (+3,642)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,097 miles
    Test number
    857279311904
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass88,455 miles (+1,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    448631619778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  11. Pass86,925 miles (+7,963)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    895143011684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,962 miles
    Test number
    118075234166
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
  13. Fail78,962 miles (+3,546)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,962 miles
    Test number
    486052034147
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
  14. Pass75,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,416 miles
    Test number
    318241903186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,416 miles (+2,320)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,416 miles
    Test number
    626031603135
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass73,096 miles (+8,679)10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    139495192412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewalls perised
    • NoteN/s/r exhaust corroded
  17. Pass64,417 miles (+6,676)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,417 miles
    Test number
    865719091037
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc slightly worn.
  18. Pass57,741 miles (+12,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,741 miles
    Test number
    443698780003
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  19. Pass45,421 miles (+12,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,421 miles
    Test number
    414309889088
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass33,303 miles (+10,180)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    112309198059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,123 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,123 miles
    Test number
    482472297016
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge †small chips in screen

Questions about LS04 DXT

Does LS04 DXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 DXT is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 DXT?
The MOT on LS04 DXT is valid until 10 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 DXT done?
LS04 DXT was recorded at 123,626 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,329 miles a year.
Has LS04 DXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 DXT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LS04 DXT 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 DXT find?
LS04 DXT passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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