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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LL04 BEUMOT history

LL04 BEU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 36 MOT tests, with 194,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

LL04 BEU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
194,733 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
36
19 passed · 17 failed
Per year
8,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BEU
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
12 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BEU was last recorded at 194,733 miles on 28 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2017: 98,690 miles, lower than 99,862 miles on 28 Jun 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
194,733 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,733 miles
  • 2024 – 190,624 miles
  • 2023 – 179,696 miles
  • 2022 – 163,770 miles
  • 2021 – 149,210 miles
  • 2020 – 136,240 miles
  • 2019 – 116,378 miles
  • 2018 – 100,386 miles
  • 2017 – 98,690 miles
  • 2016 – 97,068 miles
  • 2015 – 96,361 miles
  • 2014 – 88,184 miles
  • 2013 – 83,693 miles
  • 2012 – 76,008 miles
  • 2011 – 65,701 miles
  • 2010 – 49,558 miles
  • 2008 – 46,474 miles
  • 2007 – 33,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,733 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose center clamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

36 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    194,733 miles
    Test number
    828709870850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,733 miles (+4,109)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,733 miles
    Test number
    765871350398
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    190,624 miles
    Test number
    885333458168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose center clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail190,624 miles (+10,928)7 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,624 miles
    Test number
    912192209292
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose center clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,696 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    179,696 miles
    Test number
    283631057106
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail179,694 miles (+15,924)4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,694 miles
    Test number
    507836398935
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    163,770 miles
    Test number
    918652699131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail163,769 miles (+14,559)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,769 miles
    Test number
    278790725155
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,210 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,210 miles
    Test number
    865667872818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,209 miles (+12,969)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,209 miles
    Test number
    470073695221
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass136,240 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,240 miles
    Test number
    896776516605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,227 miles (+19,849)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,227 miles
    Test number
    629817591631
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass116,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    116,378 miles
    Test number
    602292715011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Fail116,377 miles (+15,991)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,377 miles
    Test number
    415430571486
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass100,386 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,386 miles
    Test number
    103822864970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail100,383 miles (+1,693)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    836642833009
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective interacting (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass98,690 miles (-1,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,690 miles
    Test number
    478253632352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail99,862 miles (+2,794)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,862 miles
    Test number
    554730720399
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  19. Pass97,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,068 miles
    Test number
    726317201551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush of arm) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of lower arm (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail97,068 miles (+707)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,068 miles
    Test number
    107234126910
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush of arm) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of lower arm (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass96,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,361 miles
    Test number
    678829935193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,361 miles (+8,177)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,361 miles
    Test number
    707458535187
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Fail88,184 miles5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    175008144101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes deteriorating

  24. Pass88,184 miles (+4,491)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    926918044186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes deteriorating

  25. Pass83,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,693 miles
    Test number
    396102943182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756461343197
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  27. Pass76,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    206532452108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    247981052105
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  29. Pass65,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,701 miles
    Test number
    215597051447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail65,701 miles (+16,143)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,701 miles
    Test number
    216287451167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail49,558 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    140075100426
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass49,558 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    192055200479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass46,474 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    461334568358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass43,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,071 miles
    Test number
    651592458184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail43,071 miles (+9,748)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,071 miles
    Test number
    183299248150
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has chunk removed from the side wall, no cord showing

  36. Pass33,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    780883067137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 BEU

Does LL04 BEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 BEU expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BEU?
The MOT on LL04 BEU expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 BEU done?
LL04 BEU was recorded at 194,733 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 8,987 miles a year.
Has LL04 BEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BEU has failed 17 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 BEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 BEU find?
LL04 BEU passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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