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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LT04 LWGMOT history

LT04 LWG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 83,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LT04 LWG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,928 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT04 LWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT04 LWG was last recorded at 83,928 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,171 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,757 miles
Average per year
3,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,928 miles
  • 2024 – 79,171 miles
  • 2023 – 76,226 miles
  • 2022 – 74,636 miles
  • 2021 – 72,061 miles
  • 2020 – 66,458 miles
  • 2019 – 59,888 miles
  • 2018 – 51,910 miles
  • 2017 – 44,376 miles
  • 2016 – 40,753 miles
  • 2015 – 37,545 miles
  • 2014 – 34,380 miles
  • 2013 – 29,339 miles
  • 2012 – 28,616 miles
  • 2011 – 26,816 miles
  • 2010 – 23,985 miles
  • 2009 – 20,760 miles
  • 2008 – 17,380 miles
  • 2007 – 14,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,928 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorTyre obviously under inflated ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Midesection clamp rotten (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated but not yet blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,928 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,928 miles
    Test number
    586716341742
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Midesection clamp rotten (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail83,928 miles (+4,757)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,928 miles
    Test number
    754495104184
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both Front Headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Midesection clamp rotten (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass79,171 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,171 miles
    Test number
    406462315364
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail79,171 miles (+2,945)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,171 miles
    Test number
    825027347855
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass76,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    618961771233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail76,226 miles (+1,590)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    691157485482
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass74,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    652638881113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,636 miles (+2,575)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    873937518724
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass72,061 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    857006121329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,458 miles
    Test number
    994955234927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,458 miles (+6,570)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,458 miles
    Test number
    703267943061
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass59,888 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,888 miles
    Test number
    783032560981
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer box deteriorated but not yet blowing

  13. Fail59,887 miles (+7,977)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    717739194875
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no aim at all and very dim (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer box deteriorated but not yet blowing

  14. Pass51,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,910 miles
    Test number
    174949301853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,910 miles (+7,534)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,910 miles
    Test number
    755010295170
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass44,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,376 miles
    Test number
    353779398590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,376 miles (+3,623)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,376 miles
    Test number
    635325626747
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass40,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,753 miles
    Test number
    274292155333
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

  19. Fail40,753 miles (+3,208)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,753 miles
    Test number
    737513985468
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

  20. Pass37,545 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,545 miles
    Test number
    540925553529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    257261844276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,380 miles (+5,041)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    949121444235
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass29,339 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    539005223221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,616 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,616 miles
    Test number
    627514452264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,816 miles
    Test number
    615955841248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,816 miles (+2,831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,816 miles
    Test number
    677724641266
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass23,985 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    313904150488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,760 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,760 miles
    Test number
    220184979118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,380 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,380 miles
    Test number
    874666978135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail17,368 miles (+2,685)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,368 miles
    Test number
    722995178118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  31. Pass14,683 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,683 miles
    Test number
    602773887143
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not exposing any cords

Questions about LT04 LWG

Does LT04 LWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT04 LWG is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT04 LWG?
The MOT on LT04 LWG is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT04 LWG done?
LT04 LWG was recorded at 83,928 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,774 miles a year.
Has LT04 LWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT04 LWG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LT04 LWG 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 LT04 LWG find?
LT04 LWG passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres; central exhaust mounting defective midesection clamp rotten, and 1 more.

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