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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL04 JFUMOT history

LL04 JFU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 86,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LL04 JFU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,521 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 JFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 JFU was last recorded at 86,521 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 6,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,850 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,671 miles
Average per year
3,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,521 miles
  • 2025 – 79,850 miles
  • 2024 – 77,210 miles
  • 2023 – 75,720 miles
  • 2022 – 71,859 miles
  • 2021 – 68,148 miles
  • 2020 – 63,031 miles
  • 2019 – 61,245 miles
  • 2018 – 58,960 miles
  • 2017 – 55,550 miles
  • 2016 – 50,942 miles
  • 2015 – 48,050 miles
  • 2014 – 45,029 miles
  • 2013 – 41,782 miles
  • 2012 – 38,174 miles
  • 2011 – 34,615 miles
  • 2010 – 30,951 miles
  • 2009 – 26,689 miles
  • 2008 – 21,358 miles
  • 2007 – 17,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,521 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Different sizes tyres fitted but same across both axles

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,521 miles (+6,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,521 miles
    Test number
    489212813815
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,850 miles (+2,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,850 miles
    Test number
    463248861293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,210 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    348030693695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,720 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,720 miles
    Test number
    577663405786
    • AdvisoryDifferent sizes tyres fitted but same across both axles

  5. Fail75,686 miles (+3,827)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,686 miles
    Test number
    241992530117
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent sizes tyres fitted but same across both axles

  6. Pass71,859 miles (+3,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    872257418189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Badly on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,148 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    793816714729
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail68,146 miles (+5,115)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    987944423761
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases af flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,031 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,031 miles
    Test number
    771498553441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,245 miles
    Test number
    937744448705
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail61,245 miles (+2,285)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,245 miles
    Test number
    728728473895
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass58,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,960 miles
    Test number
    802816546819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail58,960 miles (+3,410)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,960 miles
    Test number
    589440998505
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass55,550 miles (+4,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,550 miles
    Test number
    224968995808
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

  15. Pass50,942 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,942 miles
    Test number
    806356051923
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail50,941 miles (+2,891)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    842052550302
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,050 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    768379385145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMil lamp on

  18. Fail48,050 miles (+3,021)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    255419085430
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMil lamp on
    • NoteO/s mirror glass damaged

  19. Pass45,029 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,029 miles
    Test number
    449413614264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,027 miles (+3,245)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,027 miles
    Test number
    839681014286
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass41,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,782 miles
    Test number
    697672013269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,729 miles (+3,555)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    836402913233
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass38,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,174 miles
    Test number
    466122012280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,174 miles (+3,559)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,174 miles
    Test number
    276302812238
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass34,615 miles (+3,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,615 miles
    Test number
    439588501229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass30,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    900741220212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail30,951 miles (+4,262)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    332581720272
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass26,689 miles (+5,331)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,689 miles
    Test number
    100576119231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,358 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,358 miles
    Test number
    544172018219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail17,349 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,349 miles
    Test number
    344048207451
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass17,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,349 miles
    Test number
    372648107466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LL04 JFU

Does LL04 JFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 JFU is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 JFU?
The MOT on LL04 JFU is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 JFU done?
LL04 JFU was recorded at 86,521 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,633 miles a year.
Has LL04 JFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 JFU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 JFU 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 JFU find?
LL04 JFU passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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