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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL04 BHJMOT history

LL04 BHJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LL04 BHJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,900 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BHJ was last recorded at 69,900 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 3,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,392 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,508 miles
Average per year
3,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,900 miles
  • 2023 – 59,458 miles
  • 2022 – 53,037 miles
  • 2021 – 45,006 miles
  • 2019 – 41,735 miles
  • 2018 – 36,565 miles
  • 2016 – 26,865 miles
  • 2015 – 25,299 miles
  • 2014 – 23,759 miles
  • 2013 – 21,850 miles
  • 2012 – 19,631 miles
  • 2011 – 17,493 miles
  • 2010 – 15,096 miles
  • 2009 – 13,183 miles
  • 2008 – 11,981 miles
  • 2007 – 10,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,900 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,900 miles (+3,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,900 miles
    Test number
    595700428222
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,392 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,392 miles
    Test number
    924020647101
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,392 miles (+6,934)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,392 miles
    Test number
    975061820321
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185.60.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,458 miles
    Test number
    659071889878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail59,458 miles (+2,871)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,458 miles
    Test number
    180517964856
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,587 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    352370181077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,037 miles (+8,031)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    141784306228
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads wearing sensor malfunction

  8. Pass45,006 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,006 miles
    Test number
    773561466171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,735 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,735 miles
    Test number
    288611499482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,565 miles (+9,700)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,565 miles
    Test number
    159230219211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,865 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,865 miles
    Test number
    233081077692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,299 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,299 miles
    Test number
    238243375418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,759 miles
    Test number
    238874374477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,759 miles (+1,909)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,759 miles
    Test number
    786474574196
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass21,850 miles (+2,219)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,850 miles
    Test number
    507836073120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak around radiator area

  16. Pass19,631 miles (+2,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,631 miles
    Test number
    228597572403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass17,493 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,493 miles
    Test number
    996221471120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,096 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,096 miles
    Test number
    410102370125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,183 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,183 miles
    Test number
    102493369144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,981 miles (+1,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,981 miles
    Test number
    494450378141
    • NoteN/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall.

  21. Pass10,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,321 miles
    Test number
    253794667119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,321 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,321 miles
    Test number
    421754367148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LL04 BHJ

Does LL04 BHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 BHJ is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BHJ?
The MOT on LL04 BHJ is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 BHJ done?
LL04 BHJ was recorded at 69,900 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,219 miles a year.
Has LL04 BHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BHJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 BHJ 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 BHJ find?
LL04 BHJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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