Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,422 cc
LX04 MASMOT history
LX04 MAS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,640 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 135,640 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,890 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX04 MAS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX04 MAS was last recorded at 135,640 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 7,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,585 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,055 miles
- Average per year
- 6,890 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,640 miles
- 2025 – 128,585 miles
- 2024 – 121,107 miles
- 2023 – 117,448 miles
- 2022 – 111,861 miles
- 2021 – 105,363 miles
- 2020 – 99,769 miles
- 2018 – 92,294 miles
- 2017 – 86,949 miles
- 2016 – 73,229 miles
- 2014 – 58,974 miles
- 2013 – 48,457 miles
- 2012 – 39,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,640 miles
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 5 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,640 miles (+7,055)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 135,640 miles
- Test number
- 224765859880
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,585 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 128,585 miles
- Test number
- 305530396972
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail128,585 miles (+7,478)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,585 miles
- Test number
- 431414169742
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,107 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 121,107 miles
- Test number
- 136906922873
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,090 miles (+3,642)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,090 miles
- Test number
- 126329006212
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,448 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 117,448 miles
- Test number
- 362082779314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryCondensation in rear lamps
- AdvisoryRear exhaust & central clamp deteriorated
Fail117,447 miles (+5,586)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,447 miles
- Test number
- 280697712882
- MajorEmissions not tested overfilled with oil (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryCondensation in rear lamps
- AdvisoryRear exhaust & central clamp deteriorated
Pass111,861 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 111,861 miles
- Test number
- 505016077739
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle front bush holders (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition.
Fail111,855 miles (+6,492)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,855 miles
- Test number
- 545973241712
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle front bush holders (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition.
Pass105,363 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 105,363 miles
- Test number
- 481699579071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,360 miles (+5,591)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,360 miles
- Test number
- 264371101140
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass99,769 miles (+7,475)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 99,769 miles
- Test number
- 833452734821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 92,294 miles
- Test number
- 847746594617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,294 miles (+5,345)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,294 miles
- Test number
- 369404267100
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass86,949 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 86,949 miles
- Test number
- 506514097629
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Fail86,948 miles (+13,719)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,948 miles
- Test number
- 588456268974
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- FailureNearside 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)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass73,229 miles (+14,255)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 73,229 miles
- Test number
- 923485584750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,974 miles (+10,517)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 58,974 miles
- Test number
- 945453314208
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass48,457 miles (+9,439)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 48,457 miles
- Test number
- 897071133098
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass39,018 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 39,018 miles
- Test number
- 179115402086
- NoteNear side front fog light damaged
Questions about LX04 MAS
- Does LX04 MAS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 MAS is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX04 MAS?
- The MOT on LX04 MAS is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX04 MAS done?
- LX04 MAS was recorded at 135,640 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,890 miles a year.
- Has LX04 MAS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX04 MAS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX04 MAS 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 MAS find?
- LX04 MAS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam.
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