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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LX04 HPZMOT history

LX04 HPZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

LX04 HPZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
173,572 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 HPZ
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
21 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 HPZ was last recorded at 173,572 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,571 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,572 miles
  • 2023 – 166,869 miles
  • 2022 – 160,422 miles
  • 2021 – 153,100 miles
  • 2020 – 145,938 miles
  • 2019 – 137,364 miles
  • 2018 – 132,899 miles
  • 2017 – 125,840 miles
  • 2016 – 119,383 miles
  • 2015 – 119,376 miles
  • 2014 – 108,586 miles
  • 2013 – 97,175 miles
  • 2012 – 82,452 miles
  • 2011 – 70,167 miles
  • 2009 – 62,161 miles
  • 2008 – 43,947 miles
  • 2007 – 36,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,572 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryHeat shield over back box is looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,572 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    173,572 miles
    Test number
    126221692649
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield over back box is loose

  2. Fail173,571 miles (+6,702)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,571 miles
    Test number
    819178517951
    • DangerousCentral Engine mounting bracket excessively loose lower mount. bolt hanging out (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe tie rod loose in track rod end (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end modification unsafe tie rod loose in track rod end (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield over back box is loose

  3. Pass166,869 miles (+6,447)5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,869 miles
    Test number
    900718354133
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass160,422 miles (+395)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,422 miles
    Test number
    651436870947
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail160,027 miles (+6,927)9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,027 miles
    Test number
    229140774938
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb position (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass153,100 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,100 miles
    Test number
    841045526816
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail153,100 miles (+7,162)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,100 miles
    Test number
    941111408353
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass145,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    145,938 miles
    Test number
    409480931695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,938 miles (+8,574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,938 miles
    Test number
    540800575930
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery secured correctly (4.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass137,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,364 miles
    Test number
    865243850809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail137,364 miles (+4,465)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,364 miles
    Test number
    742569056592
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass132,899 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,899 miles
    Test number
    806752493453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,735 miles (+6,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,735 miles
    Test number
    947797802308
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass125,840 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,840 miles
    Test number
    564485905747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,383 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,383 miles
    Test number
    984259204564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,376 miles (+10,790)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,376 miles
    Test number
    642064126878
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre aged/cracking around sidewalls
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml and epc light on
    • AdvisoryRear disks rusty

  17. Pass108,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    158413484097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail108,586 miles (+11,411)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    995513284040
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass97,175 miles (+14,723)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    985314593050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs poor
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NotePassenger seat backrest insecure
    • NoteTwo rear tyres perished

  20. Pass82,452 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,452 miles
    Test number
    518853702108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  21. Fail82,448 miles (+12,281)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,448 miles
    Test number
    599573502162
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  22. Pass70,167 miles (+8,006)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    805323101180
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteN/s/f seat back worn

  23. Pass62,161 miles (+18,214)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    462185559184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,947 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,947 miles
    Test number
    591501228117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,856 miles (+7,302)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,856 miles
    Test number
    200565618173
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass36,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,554 miles
    Test number
    641926307176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,554 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,554 miles
    Test number
    604753807187
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LX04 HPZ

Does LX04 HPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX04 HPZ expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX04 HPZ?
The MOT on LX04 HPZ expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX04 HPZ done?
LX04 HPZ was recorded at 173,572 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 7,876 miles a year.
Has LX04 HPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 HPZ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LX04 HPZ 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 HPZ find?
LX04 HPZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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