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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LX04 CUWMOT history

LX04 CUW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2023.

LX04 CUW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2024
Mileage
112,411 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 CUW
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
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 CUW was last recorded at 112,411 miles on 11 Aug 2023, 11,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,298 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
11,113 miles
Average per year
6,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,411 miles
  • 2022 – 101,298 miles
  • 2021 – 93,316 miles
  • 2020 – 89,480 miles
  • 2019 – 83,617 miles
  • 2018 – 76,782 miles
  • 2017 – 70,027 miles
  • 2016 – 64,342 miles
  • 2015 – 48,248 miles
  • 2014 – 35,022 miles
  • 2013 – 33,441 miles
  • 2012 – 28,771 miles
  • 2010 – 21,073 miles
  • 2009 – 12,435 miles
  • 2008 – 4,548 miles
  • 2007 – 4,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,411 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,411 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,411 miles
    Test number
    966282520947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail112,411 miles (+11,113)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,411 miles
    Test number
    355178762518
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,298 miles (+7,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    256586467146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,316 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,316 miles
    Test number
    248343609924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,314 miles (+3,834)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,314 miles
    Test number
    105724004795
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,480 miles
    Test number
    334074221431
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail89,480 miles (+2)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,480 miles
    Test number
    198956536686
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail89,478 miles (+5,861)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,478 miles
    Test number
    818425547321
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,617 miles (+6,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    752631596042
    • AdvisoryPlay / grating in both front strut top mountings. both front shock absorbers soft.

  10. Pass76,782 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    170137538832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail76,782 miles (+6,755)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    501072763168
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass70,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    586523676086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,027 miles (+5,685)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    553856693268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass64,342 miles (+16,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,342 miles
    Test number
    551640032055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wear to inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear number plate

  15. Pass48,248 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    757468035135
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  16. Fail48,248 miles (+13,226)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    406808535159
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  17. Pass35,022 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,022 miles
    Test number
    625836834142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteO/s/r coil spring sligth rubbing petrol filler pipes

  18. Fail35,022 miles (+1,581)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,022 miles
    Test number
    696936234152
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteO/s/r coil spring sligth rubbing petrol filler pipes

  19. Pass33,441 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    355797733186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear light damaged

  20. Fail33,441 miles (+4,670)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    415967433169
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear light damaged

  21. Pass28,771 miles (+52)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,771 miles
    Test number
    425684242175
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteFront brake pads quite low
    • NoteRear brake discs have slight run out
    • NoteRear indicators pale

  22. Fail28,719 miles (+7,646)4 failures2 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,719 miles
    Test number
    625326032191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteFront brake pads quite low
    • NoteRear brake discs have slight run out
    • NoteRear indicators pale

  23. Pass21,073 miles (+8,638)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,073 miles
    Test number
    260592450355
    • NoteRear discs are corroded

  24. Pass12,435 miles (+7,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,435 miles
    Test number
    660067459379
    • NoteSlight crack in n/s rear lamp

  25. Pass4,548 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    4,548 miles
    Test number
    631931658398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass4,492 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    4,492 miles
    Test number
    854730867062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail4,491 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,491 miles
    Test number
    501137157095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Note[NEAR SIDE REAR LIGHTING LENS GRACKED]

Questions about LX04 CUW

Does LX04 CUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX04 CUW expired on 1 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX04 CUW?
The MOT on LX04 CUW expired on 1 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX04 CUW done?
LX04 CUW was recorded at 112,411 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2023, an average of 6,559 miles a year.
Has LX04 CUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 CUW has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LX04 CUW 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 LX04 CUW find?
LX04 CUW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2023 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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