Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc
LS04 DXWMOT history
LS04 DXW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,327 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 137,327 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 DXW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 15 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 DXW was last recorded at 137,327 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 137,320 miles · 8 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 6,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,327 miles
- 2025 – 134,614 miles
- 2024 – 132,690 miles
- 2022 – 127,780 miles
- 2021 – 117,301 miles
- 2020 – 108,625 miles
- 2019 – 98,141 miles
- 2018 – 89,078 miles
- 2017 – 79,983 miles
- 2016 – 72,220 miles
- 2015 – 63,333 miles
- 2014 – 54,334 miles
- 2013 – 44,844 miles
- 2012 – 36,891 miles
- 2011 – 25,960 miles
- 2010 – 9,910 miles
- 2009 – 8,781 miles
- 2008 – 7,454 miles
- 2007 – 5,109 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,327 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Exhaust rear box in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,327 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 137,327 miles
- Test number
- 467882459946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,320 miles (+2,706)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,320 miles
- Test number
- 815168518366
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass134,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 134,614 miles
- Test number
- 180811008841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,614 miles (+1,924)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,614 miles
- Test number
- 540126179997
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass132,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 132,690 miles
- Test number
- 621000772500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,690 miles (+4,910)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,690 miles
- Test number
- 544994325603
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass127,780 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 127,780 miles
- Test number
- 188744889706
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box in poor condition
Fail127,772 miles (+10,471)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,772 miles
- Test number
- 363502269525
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box in poor condition
Pass117,301 miles (+8,676)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 117,301 miles
- Test number
- 803911304238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,625 miles (+10,484)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 108,625 miles
- Test number
- 916990359690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,141 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 98,141 miles
- Test number
- 346074842765
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail98,141 miles (+9,063)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,141 miles
- Test number
- 573618451110
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,078 miles (+9,095)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 89,078 miles
- Test number
- 922367907331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass79,983 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 79,983 miles
- Test number
- 877319893599
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail79,983 miles (+7,763)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,983 miles
- Test number
- 745520867507
- FailureBraking system leaking pipe to servo split (3.6.A.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,220 miles (+8,887)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 72,220 miles
- Test number
- 302219885215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,333 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 63,333 miles
- Test number
- 575117395072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre.
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished.
Fail63,331 miles (+8,997)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,331 miles
- Test number
- 359727895076
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre.
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished.
Pass54,334 miles (+9,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 54,334 miles
- Test number
- 109184404126
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass44,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 44,844 miles
- Test number
- 335267203108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,844 miles (+7,953)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,844 miles
- Test number
- 357957003137
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass36,891 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,891 miles
- Test number
- 565199262034
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape
- NoteRear brake discs rusty
Fail36,891 miles (+10,931)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,891 miles
- Test number
- 187578662460
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape
- NoteRear brake discs rusty
Pass25,960 miles (+16,050)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 25,960 miles
- Test number
- 967935471018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape
- NoteRear brake discs rusty
Pass9,910 miles (+1,129)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 9,910 miles
- Test number
- 892203840097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,781 miles (+1,327)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 8,781 miles
- Test number
- 552523269036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,454 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 7,454 miles
- Test number
- 423754068030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,387 miles (+2,278)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,387 miles
- Test number
- 842408558004
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass5,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 5,109 miles
- Test number
- 454878677015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS04 DXW
- Does LS04 DXW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 DXW is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 DXW?
- The MOT on LS04 DXW is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS04 DXW done?
- LS04 DXW was recorded at 137,327 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,808 miles a year.
- Has LS04 DXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 DXW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS04 DXW 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 DXW find?
- LS04 DXW passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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