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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LS04 WPMMOT history

LS04 WPM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

LS04 WPM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
107,907 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 WPM
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
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 WPM was last recorded at 107,907 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,907 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,907 miles
  • 2021 – 94,553 miles
  • 2020 – 93,185 miles
  • 2019 – 89,945 miles
  • 2018 – 83,175 miles
  • 2017 – 74,102 miles
  • 2016 – 63,665 miles
  • 2015 – 56,559 miles
  • 2014 – 49,129 miles
  • 2013 – 42,362 miles
  • 2012 – 37,975 miles
  • 2011 – 35,485 miles
  • 2010 – 28,488 miles
  • 2009 – 22,959 miles
  • 2008 – 17,595 miles
  • 2007 – 12,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,907 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,907 miles
    Test number
    116613511515
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail107,907 miles (+13,354)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,907 miles
    Test number
    988569109379
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass94,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,553 miles
    Test number
    260021521296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail94,553 miles (+1,368)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,553 miles
    Test number
    165512008688
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass93,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,185 miles
    Test number
    643482176876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,184 miles (+3,239)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    604308679988
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass89,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,945 miles
    Test number
    122106243205
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail89,944 miles (+6,769)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    508532914553
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS CLOUDY (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass83,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    195527195602
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  10. Fail83,175 miles (+9,073)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    196105664479
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  11. Pass74,102 miles (+10,437)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    322497120587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    474416113366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,665 miles (+7,106)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    766501535235
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass56,559 miles (+7,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    607160592743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDifferent style wheels on the rear of the vehicle

  15. Fail49,129 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    475627834480
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass49,129 miles (+6,767)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    937527534322
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass42,362 miles (+4,387)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    416437923498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre flat spotted on inner edge & perished

  18. Pass37,975 miles (+2,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,975 miles
    Test number
    819272622319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass35,485 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    196057141329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,480 miles (+1,644)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,480 miles
    Test number
    769616741397
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass33,836 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,836 miles
    Test number
    818916241158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,488 miles (+5,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,488 miles
    Test number
    833536040136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,959 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,959 miles
    Test number
    743877249139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,595 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,595 miles
    Test number
    120878148199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    12,932 miles
    Test number
    632285547123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 WPM

Does LS04 WPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 WPM expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 WPM?
The MOT on LS04 WPM expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 WPM done?
LS04 WPM was recorded at 107,907 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 6,144 miles a year.
Has LS04 WPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 WPM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS04 WPM 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 WPM find?
LS04 WPM passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: front power steering component has slight seepage from a component; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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