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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LL04 DCEMOT history

LL04 DCE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

LL04 DCE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
99,854 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DCE
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
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DCE was last recorded at 99,854 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 5,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,560 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,294 miles
Average per year
4,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,854 miles
  • 2021 – 94,560 miles
  • 2020 – 90,702 miles
  • 2019 – 86,831 miles
  • 2018 – 84,280 miles
  • 2016 – 75,489 miles
  • 2015 – 69,775 miles
  • 2014 – 69,073 miles
  • 2013 – 66,207 miles
  • 2012 – 62,966 miles
  • 2011 – 58,922 miles
  • 2010 – 52,861 miles
  • 2009 – 47,226 miles
  • 2008 – 38,188 miles
  • 2007 – 24,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,854 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,854 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,854 miles
    Test number
    258166180773
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Fail99,854 miles (+5,294)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,854 miles
    Test number
    631289622841
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass94,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,560 miles
    Test number
    522936498639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,560 miles (+3,858)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,560 miles
    Test number
    444794422004
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,702 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,702 miles
    Test number
    317660449745
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger seat locked in upright position, access to rear ok

  6. Fail90,702 miles (+3,871)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,702 miles
    Test number
    424123791131
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger seat locked in upright position, access to rear ok

  7. Pass86,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    408720944363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,831 miles (+2,551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    532460444220
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass84,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    740912205167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail84,273 miles (+8,784)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,273 miles
    Test number
    371214348180
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass75,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    265252839828
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline pass (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail75,489 miles (+5,714)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    587266289490
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline pass (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass69,775 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,775 miles
    Test number
    783826686026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has small cracks in inner sidewall

  14. Fail69,775 miles (+702)1 dangerous3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,775 miles
    Test number
    559620604913
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has small cracks in inner sidewall

  15. Pass69,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    408143324258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,073 miles (+2,866)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    688680024233
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass66,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,207 miles
    Test number
    388058473189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,207 miles (+3,241)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,207 miles
    Test number
    416848473128
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass62,966 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,966 miles
    Test number
    195956582101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,922 miles
    Test number
    905830581171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,922 miles (+6,061)1 failure3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,922 miles
    Test number
    165230381106
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs slighty worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside front bottom wishbone bushes slighty worn

  22. Pass52,861 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,861 miles
    Test number
    650453780145
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail52,861 miles (+5,635)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,861 miles
    Test number
    762941580143
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass47,226 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,226 miles
    Test number
    170895379133
    • NoteAdvise wipers operate very slowly

  25. Fail47,226 miles (+9,038)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,226 miles
    Test number
    394885079104
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise wipers operate very slowly

  26. Pass38,188 miles (+14,064)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    761058978126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    390008077198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,124 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    433048577168
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LL04 DCE

Does LL04 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 DCE expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DCE?
The MOT on LL04 DCE expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 DCE done?
LL04 DCE was recorded at 99,854 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 4,987 miles a year.
Has LL04 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DCE has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 DCE 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 DCE find?
LL04 DCE passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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