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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL04 DEUMOT history

LL04 DEU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LL04 DEU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,751 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DEU was last recorded at 161,751 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 12,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,051 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,700 miles
Average per year
8,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,751 miles
  • 2025 – 149,051 miles
  • 2024 – 137,211 miles
  • 2023 – 126,848 miles
  • 2022 – 118,045 miles
  • 2021 – 110,464 miles
  • 2020 – 102,923 miles
  • 2019 – 96,022 miles
  • 2018 – 82,398 miles
  • 2017 – 77,333 miles
  • 2016 – 70,628 miles
  • 2015 – 57,873 miles
  • 2014 – 46,175 miles
  • 2013 – 34,836 miles
  • 2012 – 26,185 miles
  • 2011 – 18,433 miles
  • 2010 – 11,544 miles
  • 2009 – 8,923 miles
  • 2008 – 7,229 miles
  • 2007 – 5,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,751 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer (5.3.6 (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.

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn bald on inner edges (close to cords)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,751 miles (+12,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,751 miles
    Test number
    481201544773
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass149,051 miles (+11,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,051 miles
    Test number
    584204085169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  3. Pass137,211 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,211 miles
    Test number
    472836042877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,848 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,848 miles
    Test number
    129948184826
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn bald on inner edges (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  5. Fail126,823 miles (+8,778)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    686024281306
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch severely corroded and holed (rear of front wheel arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch severely corroded and holed (rear of front wheel arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (front of outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn bald on inner edges (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Pass118,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,045 miles
    Test number
    415582513358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,045 miles (+7,581)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,045 miles
    Test number
    528995373919
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass110,464 miles (+7,541)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,464 miles
    Test number
    156533685547
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass102,923 miles (+6,901)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,923 miles
    Test number
    295991572740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,022 miles (+13,624)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,022 miles
    Test number
    289118918142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,398 miles (+5,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,398 miles
    Test number
    967881424962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass77,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    192839184821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most wishbone bush slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
  13. Fail77,333 miles (+6,705)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    232286283101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most wishbone bush slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Pass70,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,628 miles
    Test number
    933371975810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,628 miles (+12,755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,628 miles
    Test number
    436810583354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  16. Pass57,873 miles (+11,698)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,873 miles
    Test number
    339849817514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,175 miles (+11,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,175 miles
    Test number
    828355634271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass34,836 miles (+8,651)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,836 miles
    Test number
    227040453254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  19. Pass26,185 miles (+7,752)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,185 miles
    Test number
    928974722293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,433 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,433 miles
    Test number
    229611611247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,544 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    11,544 miles
    Test number
    192776930211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,072 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    11,072 miles
    Test number
    684366480162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,923 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    8,923 miles
    Test number
    632717699178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,229 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    7,229 miles
    Test number
    370918898188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    5,740 miles
    Test number
    530565407272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 DEU

Does LL04 DEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 DEU is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DEU?
The MOT on LL04 DEU is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 DEU done?
LL04 DEU was recorded at 161,751 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 8,186 miles a year.
Has LL04 DEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DEU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 DEU 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 DEU find?
LL04 DEU passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer.

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