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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LL53 DXMMOT history

LL53 DXM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 164,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

LL53 DXM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
164,805 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 DXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 DXM was last recorded at 164,805 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 7,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,989 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
7,816 miles
Average per year
8,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,805 miles
  • 2021 – 156,989 miles
  • 2020 – 156,018 miles
  • 2019 – 155,233 miles
  • 2018 – 135,950 miles
  • 2017 – 135,032 miles
  • 2016 – 131,276 miles
  • 2015 – 123,788 miles
  • 2014 – 115,318 miles
  • 2013 – 103,049 miles
  • 2012 – 88,146 miles
  • 2011 – 52,426 miles
  • 2010 – 46,818 miles
  • 2009 – 41,905 miles
  • 2008 – 37,415 miles
  • 2007 – 32,007 miles
  • 2006 – 24,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,805 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Bonnet catch siezed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,805 miles (+7,816)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,805 miles
    Test number
    591027609878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,989 miles (+971)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,989 miles
    Test number
    101780208803
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,018 miles
    Test number
    195253520682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,018 miles (+785)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,018 miles
    Test number
    949874995143
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass155,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,233 miles
    Test number
    923166655876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,233 miles (+19,283)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,233 miles
    Test number
    463539923215
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,950 miles
    Test number
    555574760336
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail135,950 miles (+918)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,950 miles
    Test number
    774062631657
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp damaged (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass135,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    829443595348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,032 miles (+3,756)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    856018238278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass131,276 miles (+7,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,276 miles
    Test number
    413810695690
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass123,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,788 miles
    Test number
    362623145754
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch siezed

  13. Fail123,788 miles (+8,470)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,788 miles
    Test number
    608489279096
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch siezed

  14. Pass115,318 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,318 miles
    Test number
    448807044418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,303 miles (+12,254)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,303 miles
    Test number
    145666044336
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,049 miles (+14,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,049 miles
    Test number
    448937943445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,146 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,146 miles
    Test number
    159863452375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,143 miles (+35,717)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,143 miles
    Test number
    335578642393
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass52,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    389325831332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,426 miles (+5,608)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    407705531392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass46,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,818 miles
    Test number
    873640750312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,818 miles (+4,913)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,818 miles
    Test number
    871188540389
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,905 miles (+4,490)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,905 miles
    Test number
    364439149366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCreak on n/s front suspension.

  24. Pass37,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,415 miles
    Test number
    361802258377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,414 miles (+5,407)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    762782358338
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass32,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    393625357395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,007 miles (+7,787)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    391955257325
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass24,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,220 miles
    Test number
    171688046302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 DXM

Does LL53 DXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 DXM expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 DXM?
The MOT on LL53 DXM expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 DXM done?
LL53 DXM was recorded at 164,805 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 8,875 miles a year.
Has LL53 DXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 DXM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LL53 DXM 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 DXM find?
LL53 DXM passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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