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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 EXKMOT history

LL53 EXK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LL53 EXK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
64,906 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EXK was last recorded at 64,906 miles on 18 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,903 miles · 16 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,906 miles
  • 2025 – 59,001 miles
  • 2024 – 53,433 miles
  • 2023 – 48,250 miles
  • 2022 – 40,507 miles
  • 2021 – 33,429 miles
  • 2020 – 22,752 miles
  • 2018 – 20,191 miles
  • 2017 – 18,962 miles
  • 2016 – 16,354 miles
  • 2015 – 15,608 miles
  • 2014 – 14,490 miles
  • 2013 – 12,298 miles
  • 2012 – 11,435 miles
  • 2011 – 9,937 miles
  • 2010 – 6,196 miles
  • 2009 – 5,976 miles
  • 2008 – 5,853 miles
  • 2007 – 5,675 miles
  • 2006 – 5,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,906 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryWindscreen has a chipRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,906 miles (+3)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    825109109456
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a chip

  2. Fail64,903 miles (+5,902)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    225202908310
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a chip

  3. Pass59,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    59,001 miles
    Test number
    696828072183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,001 miles (+5,568)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,001 miles
    Test number
    686797793231
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass53,433 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,433 miles
    Test number
    340153673215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,298 miles (+5,048)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,298 miles
    Test number
    937379465788
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy. (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper rubber split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass48,250 miles (+7,743)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,250 miles
    Test number
    754076355547
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,507 miles (+7,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,507 miles
    Test number
    286252319361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass33,429 miles (+10,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    33,429 miles
    Test number
    347077388513
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs are heavily corroded, pads will need replacing as they are at 2mm

  10. Pass22,752 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,752 miles
    Test number
    752325970721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,191 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    20,191 miles
    Test number
    403154153983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,962 miles
    Test number
    278177409070
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail18,962 miles (+2,608)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,962 miles
    Test number
    720327489415
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear console (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear console (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear console (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass16,354 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    16,354 miles
    Test number
    107680564441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,608 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,608 miles
    Test number
    437651589994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,490 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    14,490 miles
    Test number
    357491014349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,298 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    12,298 miles
    Test number
    597485313391
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  18. Fail12,298 miles (+863)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,298 miles
    Test number
    269672213378
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  19. Pass11,435 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,435 miles
    Test number
    977121022304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,937 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    9,937 miles
    Test number
    538678611300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,196 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    6,196 miles
    Test number
    834377220383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,976 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    5,976 miles
    Test number
    204835899288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,853 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    5,853 miles
    Test number
    782247668268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,675 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    5,675 miles
    Test number
    601911827258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    5,508 miles
    Test number
    670296616221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 EXK

Does LL53 EXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 EXK is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EXK?
The MOT on LL53 EXK is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 EXK done?
LL53 EXK was recorded at 64,906 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,002 miles a year.
Has LL53 EXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EXK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 EXK 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 EXK find?
LL53 EXK passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 10 more.

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