
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
LL53 HTPMOT history
LL53 HTP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 83,220 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 HTP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 2 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 HTP was last recorded at 83,220 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 82,322 miles · 19 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 898 miles
- Average per year
- 2,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 83,220 miles
- 2023 – 82,322 miles
- 2022 – 81,301 miles
- 2021 – 80,928 miles
- 2020 – 80,173 miles
- 2019 – 78,915 miles
- 2018 – 76,204 miles
- 2017 – 73,886 miles
- 2016 – 70,605 miles
- 2015 – 64,956 miles
- 2014 – 59,840 miles
- 2013 – 56,369 miles
- 2012 – 53,755 miles
- 2011 – 49,836 miles
- 2010 – 46,095 miles
- 2009 – 41,826 miles
- 2008 – 38,013 miles
- 2007 – 35,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Handbrake cable starting to perish
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,220 miles (+898)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 83,220 miles
- Test number
- 774408516396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,322 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 82,322 miles
- Test number
- 251868133995
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail82,322 miles (+1,021)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,322 miles
- Test number
- 996907612939
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,301 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 81,301 miles
- Test number
- 880338972833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,300 miles (+372)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,300 miles
- Test number
- 715904661779
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,928 miles (+755)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 80,928 miles
- Test number
- 767083533950
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,173 miles (+1,258)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 80,173 miles
- Test number
- 453485177756
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam corroded Near mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear exhaust system corroded
Pass78,915 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,915 miles
- Test number
- 998491229764
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen has a stone chip less then 10 mm
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Fail78,915 miles (+2,711)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,915 miles
- Test number
- 165428419886
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen has a stone chip less then 10 mm
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Pass76,204 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 76,204 miles
- Test number
- 436518147025
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
Fail76,204 miles (+2,318)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,204 miles
- Test number
- 181491415383
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
Pass73,886 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 73,886 miles
- Test number
- 128933046545
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate slightly cracked & rear (6.3.1d)
Fail73,878 miles (+3,273)2 failures1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,878 miles
- Test number
- 971368841490
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate slightly cracked & rear (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight imbalance of parking brake
Pass70,605 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 70,605 miles
- Test number
- 587814511028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake caliper level not fully returning
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisorySlight corroded front & rear brake diiscs
Fail70,605 miles (+5,649)4 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,605 miles
- Test number
- 772018965197
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake caliper level not fully returning
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisorySlight corroded front & rear brake diiscs
Pass64,956 miles (+5,116)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 64,956 miles
- Test number
- 506517925042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass59,840 miles (+3,471)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 59,840 miles
- Test number
- 887713624017
- NoteEMS warning light on
Pass56,369 miles (+2,614)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 56,369 miles
- Test number
- 958559223095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,755 miles (+3,919)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 53,755 miles
- Test number
- 187775922033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,836 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 49,836 miles
- Test number
- 155044421066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 46,095 miles
- Test number
- 161672630439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,095 miles (+4,269)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,095 miles
- Test number
- 511422430057
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass41,826 miles (+3,813)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 41,826 miles
- Test number
- 111296929446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,013 miles (+2,944)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 38,013 miles
- Test number
- 924778328064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,069 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 35,069 miles
- Test number
- 184876327015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,974 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,974 miles
- Test number
- 121317617007
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LL53 HTP
- Does LL53 HTP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 HTP expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 HTP?
- The MOT on LL53 HTP expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 HTP done?
- LL53 HTP was recorded at 83,220 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
- Has LL53 HTP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 HTP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL53 HTP 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 HTP find?
- LL53 HTP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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