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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 HSVMOT history

LL53 HSV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 61,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LL53 HSV red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
61,768 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HSV was last recorded at 61,768 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,357 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,411 miles
Average per year
2,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,768 miles
  • 2025 – 59,357 miles
  • 2024 – 57,967 miles
  • 2023 – 54,784 miles
  • 2022 – 50,032 miles
  • 2021 – 48,352 miles
  • 2020 – 44,879 miles
  • 2019 – 31,315 miles
  • 2018 – 19,081 miles
  • 2017 – 18,695 miles
  • 2016 – 17,999 miles
  • 2015 – 17,431 miles
  • 2014 – 16,595 miles
  • 2013 – 16,050 miles
  • 2012 – 15,244 miles
  • 2011 – 14,138 miles
  • 2010 – 12,919 miles
  • 2009 – 11,528 miles
  • 2008 – 10,394 miles
  • 2007 – 8,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    61,768 miles
    Test number
    309073384081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,763 miles (+2,406)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,763 miles
    Test number
    601526786618
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass59,357 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    59,357 miles
    Test number
    285921914353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail59,350 miles (+1,383)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,350 miles
    Test number
    178685457878
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ABS wire twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass57,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    57,967 miles
    Test number
    763056886713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,965 miles (+3,181)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,965 miles
    Test number
    110537879726
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,784 miles (+4,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,784 miles
    Test number
    525225660665
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass50,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,032 miles
    Test number
    361424690975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,032 miles (+1,680)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,032 miles
    Test number
    428866602806
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper missing wiper arm (3.4 (a))

  10. Pass48,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,352 miles
    Test number
    840206613262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,352 miles (+3,473)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,352 miles
    Test number
    503156212685
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass44,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,879 miles
    Test number
    268500392821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,879 miles (+13,564)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,879 miles
    Test number
    895429987371
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass31,315 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    31,315 miles
    Test number
    559706434342
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail31,315 miles (+12,234)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,315 miles
    Test number
    185820220219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass19,081 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    19,081 miles
    Test number
    350015375047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,695 miles (+696)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,695 miles
    Test number
    457518282848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass17,999 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,999 miles
    Test number
    584029138831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,431 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,431 miles
    Test number
    325131725038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,595 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    16,595 miles
    Test number
    109090314438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,050 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,050 miles
    Test number
    155914713497
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass16,050 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,050 miles
    Test number
    457524213050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,244 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,244 miles
    Test number
    546868012000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,138 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,138 miles
    Test number
    726734321043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,919 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,919 miles
    Test number
    430833730032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,528 miles (+1,134)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,528 miles
    Test number
    101274539071
    • NoteBoth rear indicator bulbs coating deteriorated.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre sidewall damaged.

  27. Pass10,394 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    10,394 miles
    Test number
    921970538051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    8,389 miles
    Test number
    723630537026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail8,389 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,389 miles
    Test number
    972349427096
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Questions about LL53 HSV

Does LL53 HSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HSV is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HSV?
The MOT on LL53 HSV is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 HSV done?
LL53 HSV was recorded at 61,768 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,754 miles a year.
Has LL53 HSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HSV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 HSV 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 HSV find?
LL53 HSV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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