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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LL53 FLDMOT history

LL53 FLD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 119,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

LL53 FLD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
119,110 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FLD
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
4 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 FLD was last recorded at 119,110 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,107 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,110 miles
  • 2023 – 112,326 miles
  • 2022 – 108,046 miles
  • 2021 – 104,805 miles
  • 2019 – 99,574 miles
  • 2018 – 89,004 miles
  • 2017 – 85,159 miles
  • 2016 – 79,981 miles
  • 2015 – 72,156 miles
  • 2014 – 66,128 miles
  • 2013 – 55,280 miles
  • 2012 – 47,281 miles
  • 2011 – 42,636 miles
  • 2010 – 35,947 miles
  • 2009 – 29,774 miles
  • 2008 – 21,872 miles
  • 2007 – 16,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,110 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake discs badly worn pad backplate close to disc on offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside front lower arm bush fitted incorrectly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,110 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,110 miles
    Test number
    163619579784
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail119,107 miles (+9)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,107 miles
    Test number
    770681355808
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail119,098 miles (+6,772)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,098 miles
    Test number
    999099180408
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,326 miles
    Test number
    551592839087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail112,326 miles (+4,280)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,326 miles
    Test number
    284254467167
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass108,046 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,046 miles
    Test number
    324348140018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail108,023 miles (+3,218)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,023 miles
    Test number
    644177717802
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,805 miles
    Test number
    122720482930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail104,804 miles (+5,230)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,804 miles
    Test number
    479579497889
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass99,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,574 miles
    Test number
    478744203993
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail99,574 miles (+10,570)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,574 miles
    Test number
    713043412722
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass89,004 miles (+3,845)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    610418330639
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass85,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    984485130710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cowling dropped

  14. Fail85,159 miles (+5,178)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    108488428742
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cowling dropped

  15. Pass79,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,981 miles
    Test number
    716445823824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,981 miles (+7,825)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,981 miles
    Test number
    966448278523
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass72,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    206198130594
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn pad backplate close to disc on offside
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower arm bush fitted incorrectly

  18. Fail72,156 miles (+6,028)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    979870376439
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn pad backplate close to disc on offside
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower arm bush fitted incorrectly

  19. Pass66,128 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,128 miles
    Test number
    896886174269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail66,128 miles (+10,848)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,128 miles
    Test number
    907475174200
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass55,280 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,280 miles
    Test number
    366406143234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,281 miles
    Test number
    745414042225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,281 miles (+4,645)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,281 miles
    Test number
    325264442259
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass42,636 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,636 miles
    Test number
    316070171408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,947 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,947 miles
    Test number
    904573960256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,774 miles
    Test number
    102081679200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail29,774 miles (+7,902)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,774 miles
    Test number
    480161079286
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass21,872 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,872 miles
    Test number
    950383268268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,003 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,003 miles
    Test number
    894347938094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,186 miles
    Test number
    282988517084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 FLD

Does LL53 FLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 FLD expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FLD?
The MOT on LL53 FLD expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 FLD done?
LL53 FLD was recorded at 119,110 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has LL53 FLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FLD has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 FLD 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 FLD find?
LL53 FLD passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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