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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL04 DFAMOT history

LL04 DFA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

LL04 DFA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
132,903 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DFA
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
17 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DFA was last recorded at 132,903 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2015: 47,627 miles, lower than 47,637 miles on 11 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,903 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,903 miles
  • 2023 – 120,502 miles
  • 2022 – 109,541 miles
  • 2021 – 104,105 miles
  • 2020 – 100,301 miles
  • 2019 – 91,237 miles
  • 2018 – 77,881 miles
  • 2017 – 66,930 miles
  • 2016 – 56,093 miles
  • 2015 – 47,627 miles
  • 2014 – 39,487 miles
  • 2013 – 29,237 miles
  • 2012 – 18,115 miles
  • 2011 – 14,827 miles
  • 2010 – 13,956 miles
  • 2009 – 12,962 miles
  • 2008 – 11,924 miles
  • 2007 – 9,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,903 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder-body components and structure has corrosion.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,903 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,903 miles
    Test number
    127339881059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body components and structure has corrosion.

  2. Fail132,903 miles (+12,401)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,903 miles
    Test number
    406671408273
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF and OSF (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body components and structure has corrosion.

  3. Pass120,502 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,502 miles
    Test number
    756694857571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail120,501 miles (+10,960)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,501 miles
    Test number
    919035589441
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Clutch worn badly. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,541 miles (+5,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,541 miles
    Test number
    556787063496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,105 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    689375125703
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail104,104 miles (+3,803)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    670240187166
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass100,301 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,301 miles
    Test number
    888946145667
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,300 miles (+9,063)6 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    203285178424
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake insecure Brake hose (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Doesn't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,237 miles (+13,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    673480054467
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass77,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    563658441394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,880 miles (+10,950)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    436333541600
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass66,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    572589835026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail66,930 miles (+10,837)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    598413918772
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    973085533311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail56,093 miles (+8,466)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    947537477980
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,627 miles (-10)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,627 miles
    Test number
    149233135115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,637 miles (+8,150)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    286121235462
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass39,487 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,487 miles
    Test number
    787324734139
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushs weak
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing close to limit

  20. Fail39,487 miles (+10,250)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,487 miles
    Test number
    499534134154
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushs weak
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing close to limit

  21. Pass29,237 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,237 miles
    Test number
    426149323176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,115 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,115 miles
    Test number
    785902922101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,827 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,827 miles
    Test number
    796439021115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,956 miles
    Test number
    480058110131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,956 miles (+994)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,956 miles
    Test number
    290116210143
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSide repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass12,962 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,962 miles
    Test number
    752412639164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,924 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    11,924 miles
    Test number
    492865138194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,920 miles
    Test number
    760706737175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 DFA

Does LL04 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 DFA expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DFA?
The MOT on LL04 DFA expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 DFA done?
LL04 DFA was recorded at 132,903 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 7,042 miles a year.
Has LL04 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DFA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 DFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 DFA find?
LL04 DFA passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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