
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LL04 ZFFMOT history
LL04 ZFF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,535 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 129,535 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL04 ZFF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL04 ZFF was last recorded at 129,535 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 10,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 118,605 miles · 6 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,930 miles
- Average per year
- 6,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 129,535 miles
- 2023 – 118,605 miles
- 2022 – 109,941 miles
- 2021 – 101,149 miles
- 2020 – 93,888 miles
- 2019 – 90,333 miles
- 2018 – 84,730 miles
- 2017 – 79,785 miles
- 2016 – 74,163 miles
- 2015 – 64,794 miles
- 2014 – 61,473 miles
- 2013 – 57,597 miles
- 2012 – 53,669 miles
- 2011 – 48,968 miles
- 2010 – 41,981 miles
- 2008 – 29,796 miles
- 2007 – 22,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Exhaust system and centre fixing clamp corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Under guards fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Movement in ns and os inner ends of steering rack shafts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,535 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 129,535 miles
- Test number
- 394848488390
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,535 miles (+10,930)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,535 miles
- Test number
- 945441017762
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,605 miles (+8,664)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 118,605 miles
- Test number
- 474642834701
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,941 miles (+8,792)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 109,941 miles
- Test number
- 925524182569
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Sunvisor clip broken
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,149 miles (+226)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 101,149 miles
- Test number
- 191888893090
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system and centre fixing clamp corroded.
- AdvisoryUnder guards fitted
Fail100,923 miles (+7,035)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,923 miles
- Test number
- 223680006779
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in inner rack joint. (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury obligatory mirror casing is damaged and has a sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in inner rack joint. (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system and centre fixing clamp corroded.
- AdvisoryUnder guards fitted
Pass93,888 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 93,888 miles
- Test number
- 941542067431
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMovement in ns and os inner ends of steering rack shafts
- AdvisoryNs and os headlamp lenses cloudy
- AdvisoryOs front and ns rear tyres cracking in tread area,ageing
Fail93,888 miles (+3,555)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,888 miles
- Test number
- 168993714394
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMovement in ns and os inner ends of steering rack shafts
- AdvisoryNs and os headlamp lenses cloudy
- AdvisoryOs front and ns rear tyres cracking in tread area,ageing
Pass90,333 miles (+5,603)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 90,333 miles
- Test number
- 157599879068
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,730 miles (+134)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 84,730 miles
- Test number
- 706538409257
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both front tie rod ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEmissions passed however unable to print results due to printer issue
Fail84,596 miles (+4,811)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,596 miles
- Test number
- 794443889954
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Driver and passenger doors must open from the outside using the relevant control. (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both front tie rod ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres balding inner edges, attention advised
- AdvisoryEmissions passed however unable to print results due to printer issue
Pass79,785 miles (+5,622)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 79,785 miles
- Test number
- 899599859010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryItems removed from screen prior to test
Pass74,163 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 74,163 miles
- Test number
- 214947584039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail74,163 miles (+9,369)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,163 miles
- Test number
- 498320172499
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass64,794 miles (+3,321)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,794 miles
- Test number
- 928383059359
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth wiper blades in poor condition
- AdvisoryDrive belt in poor condition
- AdvisorySlight play in steering column
Pass61,473 miles (+3,876)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 61,473 miles
- Test number
- 735191904377
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,597 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 57,597 miles
- Test number
- 539542303365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass53,669 miles (+4,701)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 53,669 miles
- Test number
- 568370402362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail48,968 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,968 miles
- Test number
- 438741101322
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,968 miles (+6,987)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 48,968 miles
- Test number
- 855661301300
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,981 miles (+12,185)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 41,981 miles
- Test number
- 644599740262
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,796 miles (+7,559)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 29,796 miles
- Test number
- 490049258294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 22,237 miles
- Test number
- 492999947215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL04 ZFF
- Does LL04 ZFF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL04 ZFF expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL04 ZFF?
- The MOT on LL04 ZFF expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL04 ZFF done?
- LL04 ZFF was recorded at 129,535 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 6,222 miles a year.
- Has LL04 ZFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL04 ZFF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL04 ZFF 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 ZFF find?
- LL04 ZFF passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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