# LM04ZDF — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check

LM04ZDF is a Black VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1390cc), first registered 2004-06-22. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LM04ZDF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LM04ZDF |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | POLO |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1390cc |
| First registered | 2004-06-22 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-01-27 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 27
- Passes: 18
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 57

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 10:38:24 | PASSED | 96,644 MI | 2027-01-27 00:00:00 |
| 2025-01-28 12:02:32 | PASSED | 94,807 MI | 2026-01-27 00:00:00 |
| 2025-01-28 12:02:31 | FAILED | 94,807 MI | — |
| 2024-01-25 13:43:40 | PASSED | 93,256 MI | 2025-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2023-01-26 10:27:37 | PASSED | 91,775 MI | 2024-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2022-01-26 16:14:00 | PASSED | 89,293 MI | 2023-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2020-12-17 14:18:12 | PASSED | 87,346 MI | 2021-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2020-12-17 14:18:11 | FAILED | 87,346 MI | — |
| 2019-07-19 12:49:19 | PASSED | 85,496 MI | 2021-01-18 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-18 13:24:14 | FAILED | 85,494 MI | — |
| 2018-07-17 14:28:34 | PASSED | 83,498 MI | 2019-07-16 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-16 12:19:43 | FAILED | 83,496 MI | — |
| 2017-06-28 14:44:29 | PASSED | 82,053 MI | 2018-06-27 00:00:00 |
| 2017-06-26 15:02:10 | FAILED | 82,050 MI | — |
| 2016-06-13 12:22:11 | PASSED | 80,429 MI | 2017-06-12 00:00:00 |
| 2016-06-10 10:41:17 | FAILED | 80,418 MI | — |
| 2015-06-01 13:51:34 | FAILED | 78,639 MI | — |
| 2015-06-01 13:51:34 | PASSED | 78,639 MI | 2016-06-12 00:00:00 |
| 2014-05-14 09:57:55 | PASSED | 76,231 MI | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-13 11:01:23 | PASSED | 68,817 MI | 2014-06-12 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-02 14:20:16 | PASSED | 62,145 MI | 2013-06-02 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-02 09:14:58 | FAILED | 62,145 MI | — |
| 2011-06-03 10:42:44 | PASSED | 55,865 MI | 2012-06-02 00:00:00 |
| 2010-06-25 13:46:42 | PASSED | 50,654 MI | 2011-07-16 00:00:00 |
| 2009-07-07 17:37:04 | PASSED | 45,471 MI | 2010-07-16 00:00:00 |
| 2008-07-17 16:50:31 | PASSED | 40,421 MI | 2009-07-16 00:00:00 |
| 2008-07-17 15:52:33 | FAILED | 40,421 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-01-28 12:02:31 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

**2024-01-25 13:43:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2023-01-26 10:27:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MINOR: Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

**2022-01-26 16:14:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2020-12-17 14:18:11 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

**2019-07-19 12:49:19 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

**2019-07-18 13:24:14 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2018-07-16 12:19:43 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

**2017-06-26 15:02:10 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland top mount (2.5.B.1b)
- FAIL: Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear x2 (2.4.G.2)

**2016-06-10 10:41:17 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2015-06-01 13:51:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2015-06-01 13:51:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2012-06-02 14:20:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: front tyres wearing on edges

**2012-06-02 09:14:58 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FAIL: Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- USER ENTERED: front tyres wearing on edges

**2011-06-03 10:42:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2009-07-07 17:37:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

**2008-07-17 15:52:33 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LM04ZDF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LM04ZDF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
