Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
LL53 AOBMOT history
LL53 AOB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,023 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 100,023 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,246 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 AOB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 AOB was last recorded at 100,023 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,812 miles · 27 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 211 miles
- Average per year
- 4,246 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,023 miles
- 2024 – 91,952 miles
- 2023 – 88,467 miles
- 2022 – 84,184 miles
- 2021 – 79,590 miles
- 2020 – 77,375 miles
- 2019 – 75,430 miles
- 2018 – 72,054 miles
- 2017 – 67,952 miles
- 2016 – 63,375 miles
- 2015 – 55,350 miles
- 2014 – 50,551 miles
- 2013 – 46,955 miles
- 2012 – 45,064 miles
- 2011 – 43,099 miles
- 2010 – 38,839 miles
- 2009 – 32,349 miles
- 2008 – 25,274 miles
- 2007 – 20,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,023 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,023 miles (+211)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 100,023 miles
- Test number
- 544890219541
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,812 miles (+7,860)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,812 miles
- Test number
- 859485873771
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,952 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 91,952 miles
- Test number
- 419095586292
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail91,952 miles (+3,485)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,952 miles
- Test number
- 607286365098
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass88,467 miles (+4,283)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 88,467 miles
- Test number
- 869473863598
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (tread perished) 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass84,184 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 84,184 miles
- Test number
- 356653335519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,108 miles (+4,518)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,108 miles
- Test number
- 428516769954
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (front flexi) (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,590 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,590 miles
- Test number
- 951580763895
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail79,590 miles (+2,215)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,590 miles
- Test number
- 979711852401
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 77,375 miles
- Test number
- 820123879215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,375 miles (+1,945)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,375 miles
- Test number
- 686101144654
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,430 miles (+3,376)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 75,430 miles
- Test number
- 308854094737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 72,054 miles
- Test number
- 459447220621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,054 miles (+4,102)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,054 miles
- Test number
- 698226323573
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass67,952 miles (+4,577)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 67,952 miles
- Test number
- 775466680007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,375 miles (+2,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 63,375 miles
- Test number
- 217781786645
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,833 miles (+5,483)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 60,833 miles
- Test number
- 581751671029
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,350 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 55,350 miles
- Test number
- 978019245021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,342 miles (+4,791)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,342 miles
- Test number
- 998257845094
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass50,551 miles (+3,596)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 50,551 miles
- Test number
- 538578744030
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls
Pass46,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 46,955 miles
- Test number
- 549978633073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,955 miles (+1,891)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,955 miles
- Test number
- 828728333064
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass45,064 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 45,064 miles
- Test number
- 818774952098
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine management light stays on
Fail45,064 miles (+1,965)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,064 miles
- Test number
- 479184352027
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine management light stays on
Pass43,099 miles (+4,260)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 43,099 miles
- Test number
- 128186651491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,839 miles (+6,490)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,839 miles
- Test number
- 450012540021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,349 miles (+7,075)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 32,349 miles
- Test number
- 870344339032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,274 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 25,274 miles
- Test number
- 464147338088
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass20,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 20,022 miles
- Test number
- 320212137038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 AOB
- Does LL53 AOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 AOB is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 AOB?
- The MOT on LL53 AOB is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL53 AOB done?
- LL53 AOB was recorded at 100,023 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,246 miles a year.
- Has LL53 AOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 AOB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL53 AOB 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 LL53 AOB find?
- LL53 AOB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.
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