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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL04 FZTMOT history

LL04 FZT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

LL04 FZT blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,477 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 FZT
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
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 FZT was last recorded at 137,477 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 3,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2011: 60,859 miles, lower than 144,662 miles on 10 Dec 2010.

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
134,089 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,388 miles
Average per year
5,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,477 miles
  • 2024 – 134,089 miles
  • 2023 – 130,138 miles
  • 2019 – 127,901 miles
  • 2018 – 123,672 miles
  • 2017 – 115,916 miles
  • 2016 – 107,344 miles
  • 2015 – 96,853 miles
  • 2014 – 87,133 miles
  • 2013 – 77,518 miles
  • 2012 – 68,795 miles
  • 2011 – 60,859 miles
  • 2010 – 144,662 miles
  • 2009 – 45,002 miles
  • 2008 – 43,286 miles
  • 2007 – 34,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,477 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear box rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,477 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,477 miles
    Test number
    932661980530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail137,477 miles (+3,388)5 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,477 miles
    Test number
    604485375758
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass134,089 miles (+9)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,089 miles
    Test number
    525516512664
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  4. Fail134,080 miles (+3,942)3 dangerous7 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,080 miles
    Test number
    204027096147
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  5. Pass130,138 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,138 miles
    Test number
    423743766383
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear box rusty

  6. Fail130,133 miles (+2,232)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,133 miles
    Test number
    187470108912
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear box rusty

  7. Pass127,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    313345189753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail127,897 miles (+4,225)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,897 miles
    Test number
    669519321561
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass123,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,672 miles
    Test number
    654233015009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,672 miles (+7,756)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,672 miles
    Test number
    268035017972
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass115,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,916 miles
    Test number
    551884135194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,916 miles (+8,572)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,916 miles
    Test number
    286041264683
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass107,344 miles (+10,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    107,344 miles
    Test number
    845035347917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass96,853 miles (+9,720)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    521737759512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,133 miles (+9,615)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,133 miles
    Test number
    626994544368
    • NoteBoth front drop link rubbers starting to crack
    • NoteHeat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away
    • NoteTyre wear started on both fronts inner and outer edges

  16. Pass77,518 miles (+8,723)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,518 miles
    Test number
    445513553481
    • NoteBoth rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted
    • NoteFront brake pads wear started
    • NoteHeat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away
    • NoteN/s/f drop link top rubber starting to split

  17. Pass68,795 miles (+7,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,795 miles
    Test number
    395198932368
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass60,859 miles (-83,803)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    615768041367
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass144,662 miles (+99,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    144,662 miles
    Test number
    804534740313
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on limit

  20. Pass45,002 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,002 miles
    Test number
    382287859316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,286 miles (+8,814)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,286 miles
    Test number
    540747368277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,472 miles
    Test number
    304809747273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL04 FZT

Does LL04 FZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 FZT is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 FZT?
The MOT on LL04 FZT is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 FZT done?
LL04 FZT was recorded at 137,477 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 5,680 miles a year.
Has LL04 FZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 FZT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 FZT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 FZT find?
LL04 FZT passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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