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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL04 XLUMOT history

LL04 XLU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LL04 XLU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,530 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 XLU
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
6 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 XLU was last recorded at 71,530 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,149 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,381 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,530 miles
  • 2024 – 70,149 miles
  • 2023 – 69,421 miles
  • 2022 – 65,485 miles
  • 2021 – 59,359 miles
  • 2020 – 52,744 miles
  • 2019 – 43,639 miles
  • 2018 – 43,262 miles
  • 2017 – 41,346 miles
  • 2016 – 38,891 miles
  • 2015 – 36,293 miles
  • 2014 – 34,076 miles
  • 2013 – 31,545 miles
  • 2012 – 28,538 miles
  • 2011 – 24,909 miles
  • 2010 – 21,750 miles
  • 2009 – 18,787 miles
  • 2008 – 15,522 miles
  • 2007 – 12,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,530 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,530 miles (+1,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,530 miles
    Test number
    110329011664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass70,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,149 miles
    Test number
    329958971988
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail70,149 miles (+728)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,149 miles
    Test number
    669184144014
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass69,421 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,421 miles
    Test number
    828620887148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,485 miles
    Test number
    502537135388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,485 miles (+6,126)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,485 miles
    Test number
    829309802427
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,359 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,359 miles
    Test number
    920190749340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    746130426609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,744 miles (+9,105)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    373230145381
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,639 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,639 miles
    Test number
    347903528614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,262 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,262 miles
    Test number
    176194924290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,346 miles (+2,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,346 miles
    Test number
    128680575112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

  13. Pass38,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,891 miles
    Test number
    637739619744
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both sides ,marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail38,891 miles (+2,598)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,891 miles
    Test number
    292602642696
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both sides ,marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail36,293 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,293 miles
    Test number
    225431275139
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass36,293 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,293 miles
    Test number
    387381775155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    398041884171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail34,076 miles (+2,531)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    729181084127
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,545 miles (+3,007)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,545 miles
    Test number
    247205373447
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass28,538 miles (+3,629)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,538 miles
    Test number
    196425272129
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass24,909 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,909 miles
    Test number
    155338771116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,750 miles (+2,963)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,750 miles
    Test number
    963229870110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn

  23. Pass18,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,787 miles
    Test number
    550174979131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,787 miles (+3,265)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,787 miles
    Test number
    701064679114
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass15,522 miles (+3,063)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,522 miles
    Test number
    482464588137
    • DangerousO/S/F tyre inner edge worn

  26. Pass12,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,459 miles
    Test number
    784350877133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 XLU

Does LL04 XLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 XLU is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 XLU?
The MOT on LL04 XLU is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 XLU done?
LL04 XLU was recorded at 71,530 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has LL04 XLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 XLU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 XLU 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 XLU find?
LL04 XLU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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