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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS04 WRDMOT history

LS04 WRD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 122,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LS04 WRD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,401 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 WRD
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
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS04 WRD was last recorded at 122,401 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 11,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,268 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,133 miles
Average per year
6,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,401 miles
  • 2025 – 111,268 miles
  • 2024 – 103,353 miles
  • 2023 – 92,975 miles
  • 2022 – 83,451 miles
  • 2021 – 72,305 miles
  • 2020 – 67,264 miles
  • 2019 – 59,040 miles
  • 2018 – 54,245 miles
  • 2017 – 50,475 miles
  • 2016 – 45,384 miles
  • 2015 – 43,292 miles
  • 2014 – 42,014 miles
  • 2013 – 38,469 miles
  • 2012 – 31,140 miles
  • 2011 – 19,801 miles
  • 2010 – 14,511 miles
  • 2009 – 9,694 miles
  • 2008 – 7,357 miles
  • 2007 – 5,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,401 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,401 miles (+11,133)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,401 miles
    Test number
    379398642586
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  2. Pass111,268 miles (+7,915)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,268 miles
    Test number
    567408395443
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,353 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,353 miles
    Test number
    503454189766
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,353 miles (+10,378)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,353 miles
    Test number
    634848719433
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,975 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,975 miles
    Test number
    671496657113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,965 miles (+9,514)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    280720094804
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass83,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,451 miles
    Test number
    824946679511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,451 miles (+163)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,451 miles
    Test number
    737049681816
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,288 miles (+10,983)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,288 miles
    Test number
    887945195259
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,305 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,305 miles
    Test number
    609573931625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,303 miles (+5,039)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,303 miles
    Test number
    120009599654
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass67,264 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,264 miles
    Test number
    797946547455
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail67,264 miles (+8,224)3 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,264 miles
    Test number
    545282805489
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass59,040 miles (+4,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,040 miles
    Test number
    781420520294
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod ends have had heat applied.

  15. Pass54,245 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,245 miles
    Test number
    619889348671
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system

  16. Fail54,208 miles (+3,733)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,208 miles
    Test number
    122890780445
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system

  17. Pass50,475 miles (+5,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,475 miles
    Test number
    773240723726
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs worn, lipped and pitted

  18. Pass45,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    937376808746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,384 miles (+2,092)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    744261032171
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass43,292 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    975433105153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,014 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    259690304138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,469 miles
    Test number
    609069713100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail38,469 miles (+7,329)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,469 miles
    Test number
    646169413192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass31,140 miles (+11,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,140 miles
    Test number
    998648412126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,801 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,801 miles
    Test number
    235660821496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outersidewall is slightly deteriorated

  26. Fail19,801 miles (+5,290)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,801 miles
    Test number
    446620321112
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outersidewall is slightly deteriorated

  27. Pass14,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,511 miles
    Test number
    171050820116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail14,511 miles (+4,817)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,511 miles
    Test number
    333510420160
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass9,694 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,694 miles
    Test number
    700749119189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass7,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,357 miles
    Test number
    203739898092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail7,357 miles (+2,119)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,357 miles
    Test number
    591669798006
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  32. Pass5,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    5,238 miles
    Test number
    284490727452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail5,238 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,238 miles
    Test number
    601600827101
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS04 WRD

Does LS04 WRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 WRD is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS04 WRD?
The MOT on LS04 WRD is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 WRD done?
LS04 WRD was recorded at 122,401 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,014 miles a year.
Has LS04 WRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 WRD has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS04 WRD 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 WRD find?
LS04 WRD failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside rear passenger's seat insecure; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 6 more.

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