
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LL04 NHGMOT history
LL04 NHG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,005 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 160,005 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL04 NHG
- 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
- 6 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL04 NHG was last recorded at 160,005 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,425 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,580 miles
- Average per year
- 7,329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,005 miles
- 2025 – 156,425 miles
- 2024 – 151,759 miles
- 2023 – 145,897 miles
- 2022 – 137,311 miles
- 2021 – 133,501 miles
- 2020 – 129,992 miles
- 2019 – 122,142 miles
- 2017 – 112,590 miles
- 2016 – 102,170 miles
- 2015 – 93,749 miles
- 2014 – 81,813 miles
- 2013 – 67,905 miles
- 2012 – 54,469 miles
- 2011 – 48,301 miles
- 2010 – 41,329 miles
- 2009 – 35,234 miles
- 2008 – 28,956 miles
- 2007 – 23,263 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Silencer corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,005 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 160,005 miles
- Test number
- 283508872049
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail160,003 miles (+3,578)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,003 miles
- Test number
- 180517078009
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass156,425 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 156,425 miles
- Test number
- 523947191225
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,423 miles (+4,664)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,423 miles
- Test number
- 133773382731
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,759 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 151,759 miles
- Test number
- 675336168483
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySilencer corroded
Fail151,757 miles (+5,860)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,757 miles
- Test number
- 177170819872
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySilencer corroded
Pass145,897 miles (+8,586)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 145,897 miles
- Test number
- 189947254672
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Pass137,311 miles (+3,810)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 137,311 miles
- Test number
- 509769796158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,501 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 133,501 miles
- Test number
- 380543920215
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail133,501 miles (+3,509)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,501 miles
- Test number
- 847502954587
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,992 miles (+7,850)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 129,992 miles
- Test number
- 606473136310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,142 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 122,142 miles
- Test number
- 372050269664
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,142 miles (+9,552)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,142 miles
- Test number
- 653246789037
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass112,590 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 112,590 miles
- Test number
- 114545213152
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail112,590 miles (+10,420)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,590 miles
- Test number
- 862706603291
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass102,170 miles (+8,421)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 102,170 miles
- Test number
- 152078728437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 93,749 miles
- Test number
- 298870595498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,749 miles (+11,936)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,749 miles
- Test number
- 128470195119
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass81,813 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 81,813 miles
- Test number
- 257835684404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine management light on. pass and advice
Fail81,813 miles (+13,908)3 repaired7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,813 miles
- Test number
- 709875284154
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine management light on. pass and advice
Pass67,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 67,905 miles
- Test number
- 997033483185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,905 miles (+13,436)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,905 miles
- Test number
- 845709173154
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass54,469 miles (+6,168)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 54,469 miles
- Test number
- 116590162157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,301 miles (+6,972)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 48,301 miles
- Test number
- 305816541122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,329 miles (+6,095)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 41,329 miles
- Test number
- 114975840111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,234 miles (+6,278)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 35,234 miles
- Test number
- 110132049164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,956 miles (+5,693)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 28,956 miles
- Test number
- 481507358177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 23,263 miles
- Test number
- 811611887168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL04 NHG
- Does LL04 NHG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 NHG is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL04 NHG?
- The MOT on LL04 NHG is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL04 NHG done?
- LL04 NHG was recorded at 160,005 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 7,329 miles a year.
- Has LL04 NHG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL04 NHG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL04 NHG 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 NHG find?
- LL04 NHG passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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