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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LL04 BFMMOT history

LL04 BFM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 40,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LL04 BFM grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
40,353 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BFM was last recorded at 40,353 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,530 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
823 miles
Average per year
1,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,353 miles
  • 2025 – 39,530 miles
  • 2024 – 38,556 miles
  • 2023 – 37,590 miles
  • 2022 – 36,452 miles
  • 2021 – 34,990 miles
  • 2020 – 34,084 miles
  • 2019 – 32,492 miles
  • 2018 – 30,548 miles
  • 2017 – 29,385 miles
  • 2016 – 27,589 miles
  • 2015 – 25,675 miles
  • 2014 – 23,562 miles
  • 2013 – 22,201 miles
  • 2012 – 19,978 miles
  • 2011 – 17,692 miles
  • 2010 – 15,564 miles
  • 2009 – 13,345 miles
  • 2008 – 10,905 miles
  • 2007 – 8,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,353 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,353 miles (+823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    247666532407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass39,530 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,530 miles
    Test number
    292437083176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,556 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    38,556 miles
    Test number
    251259577908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,590 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    37,590 miles
    Test number
    672428148710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail37,582 miles (+1,130)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,582 miles
    Test number
    678002666825
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass36,452 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    203875953729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,990 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,990 miles
    Test number
    561575073184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,084 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    768919253941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,492 miles (+1,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    32,492 miles
    Test number
    828178176541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass30,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,548 miles
    Test number
    767341178105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,548 miles (+1,163)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,548 miles
    Test number
    912249987467
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracks on inner wall

  12. Pass29,385 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,385 miles
    Test number
    450967880500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass27,589 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,589 miles
    Test number
    869209838294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,675 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,675 miles
    Test number
    588590365142
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass25,675 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,675 miles
    Test number
    927560765166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,562 miles
    Test number
    986570864146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,562 miles (+1,361)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,562 miles
    Test number
    845520564166
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail22,201 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,201 miles
    Test number
    585128763186
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,201 miles (+2,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,201 miles
    Test number
    688118763112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,978 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,978 miles
    Test number
    447924262185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,692 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,692 miles
    Test number
    699691571186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,564 miles
    Test number
    283927560152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,564 miles (+2,219)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,564 miles
    Test number
    810987560116
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass13,345 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,345 miles
    Test number
    540878669153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,905 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,905 miles
    Test number
    491711068160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    8,644 miles
    Test number
    441509567173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 BFM

Does LL04 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 BFM is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BFM?
The MOT on LL04 BFM is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 BFM done?
LL04 BFM was recorded at 40,353 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 1,673 miles a year.
Has LL04 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BFM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 BFM 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 LL04 BFM find?
LL04 BFM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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