Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LX04 HPUMOT history
LX04 HPU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,852 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 73,852 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,526 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX04 HPU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 19 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX04 HPU was last recorded at 73,852 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 73,135 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 717 miles
- Average per year
- 3,526 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,852 miles
- 2024 – 73,135 miles
- 2023 – 72,011 miles
- 2022 – 70,399 miles
- 2021 – 67,664 miles
- 2020 – 65,055 miles
- 2019 – 62,169 miles
- 2017 – 52,745 miles
- 2016 – 47,890 miles
- 2015 – 45,089 miles
- 2014 – 42,418 miles
- 2013 – 35,715 miles
- 2012 – 29,957 miles
- 2011 – 22,610 miles
- 2009 – 17,895 miles
- 2007 – 9,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,852 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak engine area
- AdvisorySpare wheel fitted to offside front (same size tyre on front axel)
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,852 miles (+717)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 73,852 miles
- Test number
- 377822372674
- MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak engine area
- AdvisorySpare wheel fitted to offside front (same size tyre on front axel)
Pass73,135 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 73,135 miles
- Test number
- 351610528128
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,135 miles (+1,124)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,135 miles
- Test number
- 780850622707
- MajorFront Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,011 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 72,011 miles
- Test number
- 630547734153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,999 miles (+1,600)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,999 miles
- Test number
- 618445036832
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge
Pass70,399 miles (+2,735)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 70,399 miles
- Test number
- 586510840652
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
Pass67,664 miles (+2,609)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 67,664 miles
- Test number
- 504235905892
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,055 miles (+2,886)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,055 miles
- Test number
- 204146485839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- 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))
Pass62,169 miles (+9,424)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,169 miles
- Test number
- 376018621756
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass52,745 miles (+4,855)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 52,745 miles
- Test number
- 187134043793
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass47,890 miles (+1,327)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 47,890 miles
- Test number
- 128895865390
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass46,563 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 46,563 miles
- Test number
- 722948993722
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass45,089 miles (+2,671)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 45,089 miles
- Test number
- 819197905049
- NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass42,418 miles (+6,703)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 42,418 miles
- Test number
- 317993504087
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass35,715 miles (+5,758)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 35,715 miles
- Test number
- 169988903047
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass29,957 miles (+7,347)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 29,957 miles
- Test number
- 886132812063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,610 miles (+4,715)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 22,610 miles
- Test number
- 955087401003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,895 miles (+8,869)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 17,895 miles
- Test number
- 733526709336
- NotePlastic covers fittid
Pass9,026 miles (+577)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 9,026 miles
- Test number
- 490355527499
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass8,449 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 8,449 miles
- Test number
- 280583707475
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Questions about LX04 HPU
- Does LX04 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 HPU is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX04 HPU?
- The MOT on LX04 HPU is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX04 HPU done?
- LX04 HPU was recorded at 73,852 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 3,526 miles a year.
- Has LX04 HPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX04 HPU has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX04 HPU 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 HPU find?
- LX04 HPU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front outer obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area, and 3 more.
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