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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LL53 EUEMOT history

LL53 EUE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

LL53 EUE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
141,208 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EUE was last recorded at 141,208 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 3,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,083 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,125 miles
Average per year
6,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,208 miles
  • 2021 – 138,083 miles
  • 2020 – 136,498 miles
  • 2019 – 134,713 miles
  • 2018 – 130,278 miles
  • 2017 – 108,664 miles
  • 2016 – 102,841 miles
  • 2015 – 98,303 miles
  • 2014 – 93,730 miles
  • 2013 – 91,490 miles
  • 2012 – 86,121 miles
  • 2011 – 77,742 miles
  • 2010 – 69,495 miles
  • 2009 – 59,181 miles
  • 2008 – 42,888 miles
  • 2007 – 34,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,208 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,208 miles (+3,125)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,208 miles
    Test number
    550937292860
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass138,083 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,083 miles
    Test number
    295544286500
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail138,083 miles (+1,585)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,083 miles
    Test number
    327873939805
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass136,498 miles (+5)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,498 miles
    Test number
    230466897245
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail136,493 miles (+1,780)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,493 miles
    Test number
    301103092568
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,713 miles (+4,435)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,713 miles
    Test number
    647428109812
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,278 miles (+21,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,278 miles
    Test number
    792370934466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,664 miles
    Test number
    391664467411
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch stiff.

  9. Fail108,664 miles (+5,823)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,664 miles
    Test number
    194807250172
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch stiff.

  10. Pass102,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    279041318728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spring top mounting appears to have a part missing

  11. Fail102,841 miles (+4,538)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    308924742601
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spring top mounting appears to have a part missing

  12. Pass98,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,303 miles
    Test number
    305715805295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,303 miles (+4,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,303 miles
    Test number
    679085705238
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass93,730 miles (+2,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    708508794194
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass91,490 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,490 miles
    Test number
    306927003239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,121 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    705108502213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail86,120 miles (+8,378)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,120 miles
    Test number
    238757102292
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass77,742 miles (+8,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    466010711257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,495 miles (+10,314)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    690004500257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,181 miles (+16,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,181 miles
    Test number
    543722599121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass42,888 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,888 miles
    Test number
    190207348006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,061 miles
    Test number
    591888347030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 EUE

Does LL53 EUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 EUE expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EUE?
The MOT on LL53 EUE expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 EUE done?
LL53 EUE was recorded at 141,208 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 6,794 miles a year.
Has LL53 EUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EUE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 EUE 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 EUE find?
LL53 EUE passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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