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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LX04 HNWMOT history

LX04 HNW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LX04 HNW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,728 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 HNW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 HNW was last recorded at 79,728 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,728 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,728 miles
  • 2025 – 76,135 miles
  • 2024 – 71,439 miles
  • 2023 – 66,836 miles
  • 2022 – 62,018 miles
  • 2021 – 56,939 miles
  • 2020 – 49,052 miles
  • 2019 – 42,579 miles
  • 2018 – 37,747 miles
  • 2017 – 33,363 miles
  • 2016 – 27,338 miles
  • 2015 – 20,544 miles
  • 2010 – 16,912 miles
  • 2009 – 15,398 miles
  • 2007 – 14,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,728 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,728 miles
    Test number
    801304286495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail79,728 miles (+3,593)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,728 miles
    Test number
    231934289674
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass76,135 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    499677325699
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail76,121 miles (+4,682)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,121 miles
    Test number
    364396415078
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass71,439 miles (+106)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    715851377329
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail71,333 miles (+4,497)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    417588868056
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass66,836 miles (+4,818)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,836 miles
    Test number
    913028659304
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass62,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    588219228995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,018 miles (+5,079)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    883140640123
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass56,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    868020840738
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  11. Fail56,939 miles (+7,887)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    235497897088
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  12. Pass49,052 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,052 miles
    Test number
    790848246299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,579 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,579 miles
    Test number
    559341974403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,747 miles
    Test number
    215278181904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,747 miles (+4,384)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,747 miles
    Test number
    645871516474
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both has no water (3.5 (a))
  16. Pass33,363 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,363 miles
    Test number
    806574913380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    391647456126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,338 miles (+6,794)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    484246754835
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass20,544 miles (+3,632)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,544 miles
    Test number
    889053525278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
  20. Pass16,912 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,912 miles
    Test number
    261385810293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,398 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,398 miles
    Test number
    370577149016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    14,822 miles
    Test number
    524544437288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX04 HNW

Does LX04 HNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 HNW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX04 HNW?
The MOT on LX04 HNW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX04 HNW done?
LX04 HNW was recorded at 79,728 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
Has LX04 HNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 HNW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX04 HNW 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 HNW find?
LX04 HNW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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