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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.

LL04 NHG blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass160,005 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. Pass137,311 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,311 miles
    Test number
    509769796158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass129,992 miles (+7,850)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,992 miles
    Test number
    606473136310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass102,170 miles (+8,421)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,170 miles
    Test number
    152078728437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,749 miles
    Test number
    298870595498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass67,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,905 miles
    Test number
    997033483185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass54,469 miles (+6,168)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    116590162157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,301 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,301 miles
    Test number
    305816541122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,329 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,329 miles
    Test number
    114975840111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,234 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,234 miles
    Test number
    110132049164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,956 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,956 miles
    Test number
    481507358177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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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