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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL04 DFVMOT history

LL04 DFV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2022.

LL04 DFV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2023
Mileage
100,502 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DFV was last recorded at 100,502 miles on 29 Jul 2022, 5,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,148 miles · 28 May 2021
Between the last two tests
5,354 miles
Average per year
5,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,502 miles
  • 2021 – 95,148 miles
  • 2020 – 84,642 miles
  • 2019 – 73,600 miles
  • 2018 – 60,669 miles
  • 2017 – 51,603 miles
  • 2015 – 41,923 miles
  • 2014 – 33,410 miles
  • 2013 – 25,978 miles
  • 2012 – 25,879 miles
  • 2011 – 25,470 miles
  • 2010 – 24,266 miles
  • 2009 – 22,478 miles
  • 2008 – 20,203 miles
  • 2007 – 17,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,502 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,502 miles
    Test number
    625938540554
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,502 miles (+5,354)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,502 miles
    Test number
    287639087301
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both inside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,148 miles
    Test number
    247218829333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,148 miles (+10,506)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,148 miles
    Test number
    620398611907
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,642 miles (+11,042)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,642 miles
    Test number
    541135687776
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    394903397780
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail73,600 miles (+12,931)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    683027783866
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,669 miles (+134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    273185839905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail60,535 miles (+8,932)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    631107079518
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass51,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    100292510044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,603 miles (+9,680)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    845719607515
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass41,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    592659259879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,923 miles (+8,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    150834819236
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass33,410 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,410 miles
    Test number
    166031104358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,978 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,978 miles
    Test number
    118245013348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,879 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,879 miles
    Test number
    889699392243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,470 miles (+1,204)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,470 miles
    Test number
    755565981270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on both rear brake discs

  18. Pass24,266 miles (+1,788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,266 miles
    Test number
    224707170215
    • NoteSlight corrosion and pitting on all brake discs

  19. Pass22,478 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,478 miles
    Test number
    490079499258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,203 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,203 miles
    Test number
    253913008313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,081 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,081 miles
    Test number
    373627997421
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass17,081 miles (+435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,081 miles
    Test number
    564557397290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass16,646 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,646 miles
    Test number
    512855167176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,645 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,645 miles
    Test number
    992224267173
    • DangerousNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LL04 DFV

Does LL04 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 DFV expired on 28 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DFV?
The MOT on LL04 DFV expired on 28 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 DFV done?
LL04 DFV was recorded at 100,502 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2022, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
Has LL04 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DFV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 DFV 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 DFV find?
LL04 DFV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; oil leak, but not excessive.

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