Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LX04 CWUMOT history
LX04 CWU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 79,451 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 79,451 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX04 CWU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 19 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX04 CWU was last recorded at 79,451 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,451 miles · 13 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,451 miles
- 2025 – 77,446 miles
- 2024 – 77,203 miles
- 2023 – 76,764 miles
- 2022 – 76,350 miles
- 2021 – 75,674 miles
- 2020 – 75,089 miles
- 2019 – 74,486 miles
- 2018 – 72,285 miles
- 2017 – 64,616 miles
- 2016 – 60,370 miles
- 2015 – 59,130 miles
- 2014 – 56,159 miles
- 2013 – 49,876 miles
- 2012 – 47,924 miles
- 2011 – 46,460 miles
- 2010 – 41,837 miles
- 2009 – 35,299 miles
- 2008 – 27,816 miles
- 2007 – 19,435 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,451 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 79,451 miles
- Test number
- 963075193108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,451 miles (+2,005)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,451 miles
- Test number
- 248246533654
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass77,446 miles (+243)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 77,446 miles
- Test number
- 132557660009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass77,203 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 77,203 miles
- Test number
- 257606880927
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail77,203 miles (+439)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,203 miles
- Test number
- 795734833872
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass76,764 miles (+414)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,764 miles
- Test number
- 312012819359
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass76,350 miles (+676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 76,350 miles
- Test number
- 148461697800
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass75,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 75,674 miles
- Test number
- 888419137461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,674 miles (+585)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,674 miles
- Test number
- 334222150125
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass75,089 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 75,089 miles
- Test number
- 774397317758
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Fail75,089 miles (+19)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,089 miles
- Test number
- 101301195537
- Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Fail75,070 miles (+584)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,070 miles
- Test number
- 430669610209
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,486 miles (+2,201)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 74,486 miles
- Test number
- 190826338240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,285 miles (+7,669)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 72,285 miles
- Test number
- 851552232058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass64,616 miles (+4,246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 64,616 miles
- Test number
- 544336679388
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe flexi worn and rear exhaust box outer corroded
Pass60,370 miles (+1,240)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 60,370 miles
- Test number
- 546295356364
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi worn (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer corroded
Pass59,130 miles (+2,971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 59,130 miles
- Test number
- 159264925409
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass56,159 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 56,159 miles
- Test number
- 206277704076
- NoteNearside front antiroll bar link ball joint boot split
- NoteRear exhaust box outer some corrosion
Fail56,159 miles (+6,283)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,159 miles
- Test number
- 257103604086
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front antiroll bar link ball joint boot split
- NoteRear exhaust box outer some corrosion
Pass49,876 miles (+1,952)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 49,876 miles
- Test number
- 185718713072
- NoteEml on
Pass47,924 miles (+1,464)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 47,924 miles
- Test number
- 827161122026
- 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)
- NoteBoth rear brake disce corroded and pitted
Pass46,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 46,460 miles
- Test number
- 337457921094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,460 miles (+4,623)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,460 miles
- Test number
- 817326821015
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front suspension console bushes have been fitted incorrectly.
Pass41,837 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 41,837 miles
- Test number
- 520949790030
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail41,837 miles (+6,538)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,837 miles
- Test number
- 504479190030
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,299 miles (+7,483)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 35,299 miles
- Test number
- 523899199054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass27,816 miles (+8,381)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 27,816 miles
- Test number
- 951818298089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,435 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 19,435 miles
- Test number
- 170011407146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,435 miles (+806)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,435 miles
- Test number
- 784031007101
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail18,629 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,629 miles
- Test number
- 353353757012
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDust cover at nearside front upper ball joint for anti roll bar link rod torn
- NoteUnable to read tyre size at outer wall of offside front tyre
Pass18,629 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 18,629 miles
- Test number
- 392213557052
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDust cover at nearside front upper ball joint for anti roll bar link rod torn
- NoteUnable to read tyre size at outer wall of offside front tyre
Questions about LX04 CWU
- Does LX04 CWU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 CWU is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX04 CWU?
- The MOT on LX04 CWU is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX04 CWU done?
- LX04 CWU was recorded at 79,451 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,164 miles a year.
- Has LX04 CWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX04 CWU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX04 CWU 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 CWU find?
- LX04 CWU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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