# RL04LPZ — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check RL04LPZ is a Black VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1390cc), first registered 2004-07-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for RL04LPZ — 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 | RL04LPZ | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | POLO | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1390cc | | First registered | 2004-07-28 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2021-02-03 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 20 - Passes: 14 - Fails: 6 - Pass rate: 70% - Total defects recorded: 56 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2020-01-27 16:27:29 | PASSED | 178,495 MI | 2021-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2020-01-25 11:13:12 | FAILED | 178,495 MI | — | | 2019-02-04 11:37:22 | PASSED | 173,364 MI | 2020-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2017-11-16 11:20:12 | PASSED | 172,513 MI | 2018-11-16 00:00:00 | | 2016-11-11 14:45:25 | PASSED | 170,876 MI | 2017-11-16 00:00:00 | | 2015-11-17 15:35:15 | PASSED | 165,598 MI | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 | | 2014-11-15 10:47:18 | PASSED | 158,310 MI | 2015-11-15 00:00:00 | | 2013-11-16 13:25:08 | PASSED | 148,343 MI | 2014-11-15 00:00:00 | | 2013-11-16 10:54:07 | FAILED | 148,343 MI | — | | 2013-09-07 10:50:52 | PASSED | 144,468 MI | 2014-09-06 00:00:00 | | 2012-08-31 14:54:52 | FAILED | 126,096 MI | — | | 2012-08-31 14:54:52 | PASSED | 126,096 MI | 2013-08-30 00:00:00 | | 2011-08-10 17:37:36 | PASSED | 107,271 MI | 2012-08-11 00:00:00 | | 2011-08-10 14:48:05 | FAILED | 107,271 MI | — | | 2010-08-12 13:21:38 | PASSED | 91,742 MI | 2011-08-11 00:00:00 | | 2009-08-10 17:23:25 | PASSED | 71,702 MI | 2010-08-09 00:00:00 | | 2009-08-06 14:58:12 | FAILED | 71,702 MI | — | | 2008-08-04 17:40:17 | PASSED | 52,799 MI | 2009-08-03 00:00:00 | | 2008-08-04 09:19:16 | FAILED | 52,799 MI | — | | 2007-07-25 12:08:40 | PASSED | 38,112 MI | 2008-07-28 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2020-01-27 16:27:29 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - ADVISORY: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) **2020-01-25 11:13:12 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) - MAJOR: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) - MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) **2019-02-04 11:37:22 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f)) - MINOR: Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) - MINOR: Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i)) **2017-11-16 11:20:12 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2016-11-11 14:45:25 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2) **2013-11-16 13:25:08 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - USER ENTERED: eml light illuminated **2013-11-16 10:54:07 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - FAIL: Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) - FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) - USER ENTERED: eml light illuminated **2013-09-07 10:50:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) **2012-08-31 14:54:52 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) **2012-08-31 14:54:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) **2011-08-10 17:37:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3) - USER ENTERED: o/s/r sidelamp has one bulb inop. **2011-08-10 14:48:05 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3) - FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - USER ENTERED: o/s/r sidelamp has one bulb inop. **2010-08-12 13:21:38 (PASSED)** - 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) **2009-08-10 17:23:25 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2009-08-06 14:58:12 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) **2008-08-04 09:19:16 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2007-07-25 12:08:40 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for RL04LPZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RL04LPZ. 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. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.