Volkswagen Polo
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LL04 XLEMOT history
LL04 XLE is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,241 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 122,241 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,900 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL04 XLE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL04 XLE was last recorded at 122,241 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,527 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,714 miles
- Average per year
- 5,900 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,241 miles
- 2025 – 119,527 miles
- 2024 – 116,966 miles
- 2023 – 114,221 miles
- 2022 – 112,793 miles
- 2021 – 111,540 miles
- 2019 – 106,587 miles
- 2018 – 102,374 miles
- 2017 – 97,343 miles
- 2016 – 92,677 miles
- 2015 – 77,577 miles
- 2014 – 69,204 miles
- 2013 – 63,431 miles
- 2012 – 55,567 miles
- 2011 – 42,877 miles
- 2010 – 36,342 miles
- 2009 – 29,908 miles
- 2008 – 21,830 miles
- 2007 – 13,054 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCorrosion blisters to rear sills
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust back boxRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryCracking in o/s/r tyre tread
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryO/s/r shocker dust cover adriftRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySome play in n/s/f inner steering rod joint
- AdvisoryWear to rear axle bushesRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Corrosion to offside front wing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,241 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 122,241 miles
- Test number
- 880861687439
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion blisters to rear sills
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust back box
- AdvisoryCracking in o/s/r tyre tread
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryO/s/r shocker dust cover adrift
- AdvisorySome play in n/s/f inner steering rod joint
- AdvisoryWear to rear axle bushes
Fail122,241 miles (+2,714)5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,241 miles
- Test number
- 207549889220
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion blisters to rear sills
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust back box
- AdvisoryCracking in o/s/r tyre tread
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryO/s/r shocker dust cover adrift
- AdvisorySome play in n/s/f inner steering rod joint
- AdvisoryWear to rear axle bushes
Pass119,527 miles (+2,561)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 119,527 miles
- Test number
- 618483273615
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCracking in n/s/f tyre + o/s/r tyre
- AdvisoryN/s headlamp beam pattern weakening
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc back plate corroding
- AdvisoryO/s/r shocker dust cover adrift
- AdvisorySome n/s/f inner steering rod play
- AdvisorySome o/s/f brake judder
- AdvisoryWear to rear axle bushes
Pass116,966 miles (+2,745)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 116,966 miles
- Test number
- 553906213433
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust back box
- AdvisoryN/s/f shocker top mounting heavily corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/r shocker dust cover adrift
- AdvisoryPlay n/s/f steering rod
- AdvisoryWear to rear axle bushes
Pass114,221 miles (+1,428)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 114,221 miles
- Test number
- 232587071670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear silencer
- AdvisoryOffside rear indicator fading in colour
- AdvisoryRear axle front bushes deteriorating/separating
Pass112,793 miles (+1,253)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 112,793 miles
- Test number
- 956127665906
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front wing
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust box outer layer
- AdvisoryRear brake discs surface pitting/corrosion
- AdvisoryRear tyres surface cracking in tread pattern
Pass111,540 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 111,540 miles
- Test number
- 937829308650
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion blisters to nearside rear sill
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front wing
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear silencer outer layer
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
- AdvisorySome corrosion/wear rear discs
- AdvisorySome nearside front steering rod play
Fail111,540 miles (+4,953)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,540 miles
- Test number
- 845928455714
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion blisters to nearside rear sill
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front wing
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear silencer outer layer
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
- AdvisorySome corrosion/wear rear discs
- AdvisorySome nearside front steering rod play
Pass106,587 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 106,587 miles
- Test number
- 936724703281
- AdvisoryCheck n/s/r seat belt as best as possible - child seat fitted
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust back box
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack in tread
- AdvisorySome n/s/f steering road/rack play
- AdvisoryWear to rear axle bushes
Fail106,587 miles (+4,213)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,587 miles
- Test number
- 682800522292
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCheck n/s/r seat belt as best as possible - child seat fitted
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust back box
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack in tread
- AdvisorySome n/s/f steering road/rack play
- AdvisoryWear to rear axle bushes
Pass102,374 miles (+5,031)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 102,374 miles
- Test number
- 374267397091
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust back box
- AdvisorySome n/s steering rod play
- AdvisoryWear to front brake discs
Pass97,343 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 97,343 miles
- Test number
- 401546071163
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail97,340 miles (+4,663)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,340 miles
- Test number
- 405550219469
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass92,677 miles (+15,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 92,677 miles
- Test number
- 648669284926
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall
Pass77,577 miles (+8,373)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 77,577 miles
- Test number
- 415312495170
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Fail69,204 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,204 miles
- Test number
- 239365104285
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass69,204 miles (+5,773)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 69,204 miles
- Test number
- 935615804227
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass63,431 miles (+7,864)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 63,431 miles
- Test number
- 199006903241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,567 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 55,567 miles
- Test number
- 916510902241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,414 miles (+12,537)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,414 miles
- Test number
- 458146292193
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,877 miles (+6,535)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 42,877 miles
- Test number
- 477577501296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,342 miles (+6,434)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 36,342 miles
- Test number
- 642484890186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,908 miles (+8,078)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 29,908 miles
- Test number
- 221132599440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,830 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 21,830 miles
- Test number
- 893708498103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,820 miles (+8,766)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,820 miles
- Test number
- 202644698195
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass13,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 13,054 miles
- Test number
- 961866487166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL04 XLE
- Does LL04 XLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 XLE is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL04 XLE?
- The MOT on LL04 XLE is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL04 XLE done?
- LL04 XLE was recorded at 122,241 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,900 miles a year.
- Has LL04 XLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL04 XLE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL04 XLE 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 XLE find?
- LL04 XLE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; corrosion blisters to rear sills; corrosion to exhaust back box, and 5 more.
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