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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL04 DVCMOT history

LL04 DVC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2023.

LL04 DVC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2023
Mileage
85,775 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL04 DVC was last recorded at 85,775 miles on 21 Jul 2023, 8,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,496 miles · 13 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
8,279 miles
Average per year
4,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,775 miles
  • 2022 – 77,496 miles
  • 2021 – 76,588 miles
  • 2020 – 76,383 miles
  • 2019 – 75,161 miles
  • 2018 – 72,179 miles
  • 2017 – 68,127 miles
  • 2016 – 64,516 miles
  • 2015 – 60,020 miles
  • 2014 – 56,254 miles
  • 2013 – 52,131 miles
  • 2012 – 47,976 miles
  • 2011 – 43,453 miles
  • 2010 – 37,633 miles
  • 2009 – 29,649 miles
  • 2008 – 23,728 miles
  • 2007 – 17,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,775 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,775 miles (+8,279)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    331326005760
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,496 miles
    Test number
    584898323451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,496 miles (+908)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,496 miles
    Test number
    735425897158
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing corroded/ holed

  4. Pass76,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,588 miles
    Test number
    484624370004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,588 miles (+205)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,588 miles
    Test number
    654770531165
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass76,383 miles (+1,222)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,383 miles
    Test number
    793221020437
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator tell tale lamp dim
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,161 miles (+2,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    676410794758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass72,179 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    944188843061
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail72,179 miles (+4,052)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    149702350135
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass68,127 miles (+3,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    831190846561
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar collar cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass64,516 miles (+4,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,516 miles
    Test number
    660223383924
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex slight blow (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass60,020 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,020 miles
    Test number
    207473865400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar locating collar cracked
    • NoteN/s indicator warning lamp dim
    • NoteRear tyres perrished
    • NoteWindow wipers smear

  13. Fail60,020 miles (+3,766)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,020 miles
    Test number
    718191465187
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar locating collar cracked
    • NoteN/s indicator warning lamp dim
    • NoteRear tyres perrished
    • NoteWindow wipers smear

  14. Pass56,254 miles (+4,123)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    569959264144
    • NoteBack box deteriorated
    • NoteRear bump stops deteriorated but can function as intended
    • NoteRear washer not working

  15. Pass52,131 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,131 miles
    Test number
    397073463118
    • NoteCollar on o/s of front roll bar cracked
    • NoteFront brake run out noticed on roller test

  16. Fail52,131 miles (+4,155)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,131 miles
    Test number
    299433863434
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCollar on o/s of front roll bar cracked
    • NoteFront brake run out noticed on roller test

  17. Pass47,976 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,976 miles
    Test number
    316154672153
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear brakes starting to bind
    • NoteRear washer not working

  18. Fail47,976 miles (+4,523)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,976 miles
    Test number
    966533472102
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear brakes starting to bind
    • NoteRear washer not working

  19. Pass43,453 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    346386161145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,633 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    332102370184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,649 miles
    Test number
    353527169124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,649 miles (+5,921)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,649 miles
    Test number
    874687369183
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass23,728 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,728 miles
    Test number
    621125678118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,052 miles
    Test number
    254059067154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 DVC

Does LL04 DVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 DVC expired on 5 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DVC?
The MOT on LL04 DVC expired on 5 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 DVC done?
LL04 DVC was recorded at 85,775 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2023, an average of 4,271 miles a year.
Has LL04 DVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DVC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 DVC 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 DVC find?
LL04 DVC failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2023 with 2 major defects: nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength.

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