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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.

LL53 HTP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass83,220 miles

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 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.

  1. Pass83,220 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,220 miles
    Test number
    774408516396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. Pass59,840 miles (+3,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,840 miles
    Test number
    887713624017
    • NoteEMS warning light on
  18. Pass56,369 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,369 miles
    Test number
    958559223095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,755 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,755 miles
    Test number
    187775922033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass46,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    161672630439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass41,826 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,826 miles
    Test number
    111296929446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,013 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,013 miles
    Test number
    924778328064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,069 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,069 miles
    Test number
    184876327015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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