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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LX04 HPLMOT history

LX04 HPL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LX04 HPL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,946 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 HPL
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
26 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 HPL was last recorded at 81,946 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 13,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,836 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,110 miles
Average per year
3,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,946 miles
  • 2025 – 68,836 miles
  • 2024 – 55,931 miles
  • 2022 – 53,755 miles
  • 2021 – 44,280 miles
  • 2020 – 36,752 miles
  • 2019 – 33,272 miles
  • 2018 – 32,502 miles
  • 2017 – 31,756 miles
  • 2016 – 30,811 miles
  • 2015 – 29,962 miles
  • 2014 – 28,622 miles
  • 2013 – 26,686 miles
  • 2012 – 24,915 miles
  • 2011 – 22,655 miles
  • 2010 – 16,504 miles
  • 2009 – 13,403 miles
  • 2008 – 11,410 miles
  • 2007 – 8,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,946 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,946 miles (+13,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,946 miles
    Test number
    656040037898
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass68,836 miles (+12,905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,836 miles
    Test number
    341305569048
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front n rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass55,931 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,931 miles
    Test number
    395630907095
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail55,931 miles (+2,176)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,931 miles
    Test number
    973191070861
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass53,755 miles (+9,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,755 miles
    Test number
    867483253552
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  6. Pass44,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,280 miles
    Test number
    121245669862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  7. Fail44,280 miles (+7,528)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,280 miles
    Test number
    938525000042
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Pass36,752 miles (+3,480)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,752 miles
    Test number
    188034755490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Pass33,272 miles (+770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,272 miles
    Test number
    912668510312
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass32,502 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,502 miles
    Test number
    609902336394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,756 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    458132377646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,811 miles
    Test number
    419556744500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,811 miles (+849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,811 miles
    Test number
    525296036581
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass29,962 miles (+1,340)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    529695635149
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteWhole exhaust has general corroding

  15. Fail28,622 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,622 miles
    Test number
    316408644156
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass28,622 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,622 miles
    Test number
    647108044125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,686 miles
    Test number
    198276633117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,686 miles (+1,771)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,686 miles
    Test number
    875306833188
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass24,915 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,915 miles
    Test number
    346417632136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,655 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,655 miles
    Test number
    985553921199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,504 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,504 miles
    Test number
    164294040103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,403 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,403 miles
    Test number
    274907749151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,410 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,410 miles
    Test number
    384332628188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,339 miles
    Test number
    392720317132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX04 HPL

Does LX04 HPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 HPL is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX04 HPL?
The MOT on LX04 HPL is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX04 HPL done?
LX04 HPL was recorded at 81,946 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,898 miles a year.
Has LX04 HPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 HPL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LX04 HPL 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 HPL find?
LX04 HPL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring worn; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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