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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

LL04 BOWMOT history

LL04 BOW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 93,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LL04 BOW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,514 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BOW was last recorded at 93,514 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,854 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,660 miles
Average per year
6,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,514 miles
  • 2025 – 88,854 miles
  • 2024 – 84,437 miles
  • 2023 – 80,027 miles
  • 2021 – 74,775 miles
  • 2020 – 69,527 miles
  • 2019 – 63,755 miles
  • 2018 – 59,815 miles
  • 2017 – 52,621 miles
  • 2016 – 35,360 miles
  • 2015 – 30,832 miles
  • 2014 – 21,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,514 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear wheel stiff to rotate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear bumpstops deterioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,514 miles (+4,660)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    219758358585
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass88,854 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,854 miles
    Test number
    563240702641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    877019876142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,437 miles (+4,410)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    719864207305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure warped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass80,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,027 miles
    Test number
    185742238156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,027 miles (+5,252)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,027 miles
    Test number
    464998751308
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass74,775 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    747739878567
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources BULB FITTED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail74,775 miles (+5,248)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    716134634159
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources BULB FITTED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass69,527 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,527 miles
    Test number
    712039066453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bumpstops deterioated

  10. Fail69,450 miles (+5,695)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    336571118597
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bumpstops deterioated

  11. Pass63,755 miles (+3,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,755 miles
    Test number
    496703269053
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

  12. Pass59,815 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    487661217833
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail59,815 miles (+7,194)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    915832087786
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass52,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,621 miles
    Test number
    215228708315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r tyre getting low (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail52,621 miles (+17,261)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,621 miles
    Test number
    115891027174
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r tyre getting low (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,360 miles
    Test number
    167967054841
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTwo nails ino/s/r tyre

  17. Fail35,360 miles (+4,528)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,360 miles
    Test number
    554018631140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTwo nails ino/s/r tyre

  18. Fail30,832 miles (+9,121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,832 miles
    Test number
    923744925199
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  19. Pass21,711 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,711 miles
    Test number
    507942954292
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL04 BOW

Does LL04 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 BOW is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BOW?
The MOT on LL04 BOW is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 BOW done?
LL04 BOW was recorded at 93,514 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 6,273 miles a year.
Has LL04 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BOW has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 BOW 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 BOW find?
LL04 BOW passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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