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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LL52 HBKMOT history

LL52 HBK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

LL52 HBK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
72,108 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 HBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 HBK was last recorded at 72,108 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2016: 44,646 miles, lower than 119,693 miles on 22 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,826 miles · 18 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
3,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,108 miles
  • 2022 – 71,826 miles
  • 2021 – 69,662 miles
  • 2020 – 66,182 miles
  • 2019 – 63,287 miles
  • 2018 – 55,018 miles
  • 2017 – 49,328 miles
  • 2016 – 44,646 miles
  • 2015 – 119,693 miles
  • 2014 – 38,088 miles
  • 2013 – 34,558 miles
  • 2012 – 30,859 miles
  • 2011 – 27,281 miles
  • 2009 – 19,958 miles
  • 2008 – 16,433 miles
  • 2006 – 11,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,108 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Small chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,108 miles (+282)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,108 miles
    Test number
    641047690146
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,826 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,826 miles
    Test number
    841483167783
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,662 miles (+3,480)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    244931771383
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Elements of high level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass66,182 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,182 miles
    Test number
    687246169430
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  5. Fail66,182 miles (+19)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,182 miles
    Test number
    661588020419
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  6. Fail66,163 miles (+2,876)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,163 miles
    Test number
    213429596377
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  7. Pass63,287 miles (+2,867)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    139268345094
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,420 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    621757368409
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration on head light lenses.

  9. Fail60,420 miles (+5,402)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    956778939670
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration on head light lenses.

  10. Pass55,018 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,018 miles
    Test number
    420087583234
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge and out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail54,992 miles (+5,664)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    253565843445
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge and out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass49,328 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    567517387001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning on
    • AdvisorySlight cracking on rear outer tyre treads
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear number plate

  13. Fail49,328 miles (+4,682)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    146039236572
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning on
    • AdvisorySlight cracking on rear outer tyre treads
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear number plate

  14. Pass44,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,646 miles
    Test number
    684388443835
    • 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)

  15. Fail44,646 miles (-75,047)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,646 miles
    Test number
    115894581352
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  16. Pass119,693 miles (+81,605)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,693 miles
    Test number
    375052825072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,088 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,088 miles
    Test number
    449403724041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,558 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,558 miles
    Test number
    479261533024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,859 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,859 miles
    Test number
    389565222020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,281 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,281 miles
    Test number
    617541431008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,223 miles (+7,265)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,223 miles
    Test number
    726806721096
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass19,958 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,958 miles
    Test number
    982544639055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,936 miles (+3,503)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,936 miles
    Test number
    814270939012
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail16,433 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,433 miles
    Test number
    143191438002
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass16,433 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,433 miles
    Test number
    794181638072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,866 miles
    Test number
    232965586200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail11,866 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,866 miles
    Test number
    391985986415
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LL52 HBK

Does LL52 HBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL52 HBK expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL52 HBK?
The MOT on LL52 HBK expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL52 HBK done?
LL52 HBK was recorded at 72,108 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 3,540 miles a year.
Has LL52 HBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 HBK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LL52 HBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL52 HBK find?
LL52 HBK passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 9 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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