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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL04 WSEMOT history

LL04 WSE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LL04 WSE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,238 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LL04 WSE was last recorded at 72,238 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,591 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,647 miles
Average per year
3,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,238 miles
  • 2025 – 69,591 miles
  • 2024 – 67,329 miles
  • 2023 – 64,690 miles
  • 2022 – 60,720 miles
  • 2021 – 56,897 miles
  • 2020 – 54,911 miles
  • 2019 – 52,024 miles
  • 2018 – 48,537 miles
  • 2017 – 47,268 miles
  • 2016 – 45,288 miles
  • 2015 – 43,042 miles
  • 2014 – 40,657 miles
  • 2013 – 35,928 miles
  • 2012 – 30,715 miles
  • 2011 – 25,336 miles
  • 2010 – 25,320 miles
  • 2009 – 21,365 miles
  • 2008 – 14,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,238 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,238 miles (+2,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,238 miles
    Test number
    917127730364
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  2. Pass69,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,591 miles
    Test number
    192083861044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,591 miles (+2,262)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,591 miles
    Test number
    671304120433
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass67,329 miles (+2,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,329 miles
    Test number
    876227559540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass64,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    308689221892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,690 miles (+3,970)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    618777250757
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,720 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,720 miles
    Test number
    433991813502
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail60,714 miles (+3,817)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    502678933654
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,897 miles
    Test number
    250809908216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail56,897 miles (+1,986)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,897 miles
    Test number
    436023635170
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,911 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,911 miles
    Test number
    346419151996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,024 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    395169146640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,537 miles (+1,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,537 miles
    Test number
    604926767818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone front bush has play

  14. Pass47,268 miles (+1,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    205436954134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    272909857506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,288 miles (+2,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    946075515224
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass43,042 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    936997365106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,657 miles (+4,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,657 miles
    Test number
    247232564157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass35,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,928 miles
    Test number
    109176973117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail35,928 miles (+5,213)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,928 miles
    Test number
    398096873193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  21. Pass30,715 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,715 miles
    Test number
    729787662158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,336 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,336 miles
    Test number
    268531681413
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  23. Pass25,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,320 miles
    Test number
    122723280409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,320 miles (+3,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,320 miles
    Test number
    460632580037
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass21,365 miles (+7,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,365 miles
    Test number
    633998999085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  26. Pass14,212 miles (+74)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,212 miles
    Test number
    451490708190
    • NoteOffside headlamp security

  27. Fail14,138 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,138 miles
    Test number
    352067088005
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about LL04 WSE

Does LL04 WSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 WSE is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 WSE?
The MOT on LL04 WSE is valid until 13 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 WSE done?
LL04 WSE was recorded at 72,238 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,169 miles a year.
Has LL04 WSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 WSE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 WSE 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 WSE find?
LL04 WSE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear silencer corroded.

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