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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS04 HRMMOT history

LS04 HRM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

LS04 HRM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
84,927 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 HRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 HRM was last recorded at 84,927 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2011: 23,559 miles, lower than 25,073 miles on 18 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,926 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,927 miles
  • 2021 – 77,006 miles
  • 2020 – 67,805 miles
  • 2019 – 60,683 miles
  • 2018 – 52,372 miles
  • 2017 – 47,970 miles
  • 2016 – 43,439 miles
  • 2015 – 38,157 miles
  • 2014 – 31,268 miles
  • 2013 – 27,699 miles
  • 2012 – 25,634 miles
  • 2011 – 23,559 miles
  • 2010 – 25,073 miles
  • 2009 – 18,067 miles
  • 2008 – 14,639 miles
  • 2007 – 10,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,927 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,927 miles
    Test number
    480859404189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail84,926 miles (+7,920)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,926 miles
    Test number
    841598822447
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass77,006 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    229390921771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,005 miles (+9,200)4 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    891160538380
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,805 miles (+7,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,805 miles
    Test number
    181532938950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass60,683 miles (+8,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,683 miles
    Test number
    807216189945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    464362876493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,372 miles (+4,402)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    483486733163
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on

  9. Pass47,970 miles (+4,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    716238167733
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked and perished

  10. Pass43,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,439 miles
    Test number
    529401521209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,439 miles (+5,282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,439 miles
    Test number
    276515117694
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass38,157 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,157 miles
    Test number
    358419381596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail38,154 miles (+6,886)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,154 miles
    Test number
    383398675064
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass31,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,268 miles
    Test number
    148347914285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,268 miles (+924)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,268 miles
    Test number
    619317314278
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass30,344 miles (+2,645)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,344 miles
    Test number
    379520984029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffisde rear tyre cut

  17. Fail27,699 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,699 miles
    Test number
    155337983444
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracks outer edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracks

  18. Pass27,699 miles (+2,065)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,699 miles
    Test number
    768347783056
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracks outer edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracks

  19. Pass25,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,634 miles
    Test number
    195830982430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,634 miles (+2,075)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,634 miles
    Test number
    455880482044
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail23,559 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,559 miles
    Test number
    555163681042
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNumber plate light slight insecure
    • NoteSmall cuts on both front tyre wall

  22. Pass23,559 miles (-1,514)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,559 miles
    Test number
    826333181087
    • NoteNumber plate light slight insecure
    • NoteSmall cuts on both front tyre wall

  23. Pass25,073 miles (+7,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,073 miles
    Test number
    153617970470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass18,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,067 miles
    Test number
    780442579084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,067 miles (+3,428)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,067 miles
    Test number
    473772879042
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass14,639 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,639 miles
    Test number
    691497588012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,540 miles
    Test number
    400108487044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail10,540 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,540 miles
    Test number
    323128987076
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Questions about LS04 HRM

Does LS04 HRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 HRM expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 HRM?
The MOT on LS04 HRM expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 HRM done?
LS04 HRM was recorded at 84,927 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 4,717 miles a year.
Has LS04 HRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 HRM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS04 HRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS04 HRM find?
LS04 HRM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 1 more.

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