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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL04 GXWMOT history

LL04 GXW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LL04 GXW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,705 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 GXW
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
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 GXW was last recorded at 72,705 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 11,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,655 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,050 miles
Average per year
3,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,705 miles
  • 2025 – 61,655 miles
  • 2024 – 51,190 miles
  • 2023 – 47,408 miles
  • 2022 – 44,453 miles
  • 2021 – 41,111 miles
  • 2018 – 38,470 miles
  • 2017 – 35,467 miles
  • 2016 – 32,412 miles
  • 2015 – 29,675 miles
  • 2013 – 25,567 miles
  • 2012 – 22,677 miles
  • 2011 – 19,526 miles
  • 2010 – 17,986 miles
  • 2009 – 17,599 miles
  • 2008 – 15,136 miles
  • 2007 – 11,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,705 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,705 miles (+11,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,705 miles
    Test number
    742669628743
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,655 miles (+10,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    61,655 miles
    Test number
    255486775483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,190 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,190 miles
    Test number
    433088666154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,408 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    779186270047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,453 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,453 miles
    Test number
    122326375287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,111 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,111 miles
    Test number
    840032703937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,470 miles (+3,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,470 miles
    Test number
    232778871128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on inner band

  8. Pass35,467 miles (+3,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,467 miles
    Test number
    664566250909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass32,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,412 miles
    Test number
    172070900765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail32,412 miles (+2,737)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,412 miles
    Test number
    213441202700
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass29,675 miles (+4,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,675 miles
    Test number
    476700335041
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass25,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,567 miles
    Test number
    565887243253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,567 miles (+2,890)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,567 miles
    Test number
    237517743287
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass22,677 miles (+3,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,677 miles
    Test number
    516277242266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass19,526 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    318554441201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAll 4 wheels slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake pads wearing low

  16. Fail19,526 miles (+1,540)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    318634441286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAll 4 wheels slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside & offside front brake pads wearing low

  17. Pass17,986 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,986 miles
    Test number
    814601950211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,599 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,599 miles
    Test number
    750838839234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,136 miles
    Test number
    380611348497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,136 miles (+3,663)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,136 miles
    Test number
    863300848240
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass11,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,473 miles
    Test number
    714797627253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 GXW

Does LL04 GXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 GXW is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 GXW?
The MOT on LL04 GXW is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 GXW done?
LL04 GXW was recorded at 72,705 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,302 miles a year.
Has LL04 GXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 GXW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on LL04 GXW 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 GXW find?
LL04 GXW passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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