Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc
LL53 PLNMOT history
LL53 PLN is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 156,601 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,067 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 PLN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 PLN was last recorded at 156,601 miles on 11 Nov 2023, 3,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Mar 2009: 52,337 miles, lower than 85,201 miles on 5 May 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 153,222 miles · 29 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,379 miles
- Average per year
- 5,067 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 156,601 miles
- 2022 – 153,222 miles
- 2021 – 152,659 miles
- 2020 – 149,845 miles
- 2019 – 138,813 miles
- 2018 – 132,300 miles
- 2017 – 126,480 miles
- 2016 – 118,386 miles
- 2015 – 105,054 miles
- 2014 – 97,891 miles
- 2013 – 94,487 miles
- 2012 – 78,343 miles
- 2011 – 64,329 miles
- 2010 – 57,947 miles
- 2009 – 52,337 miles
- 2008 – 85,201 miles
- 2007 – 72,843 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,601 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,601 miles (+3,379)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 156,601 miles
- Test number
- 124819156023
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass153,222 miles (+563)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 153,222 miles
- Test number
- 408228248086
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Pass152,659 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 152,659 miles
- Test number
- 596831395713
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,659 miles (+2,814)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,659 miles
- Test number
- 782772853830
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,845 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 149,845 miles
- Test number
- 957368892810
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail149,845 miles (+11,032)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,845 miles
- Test number
- 478292287025
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside 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))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,813 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,813 miles
- Test number
- 947487338595
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust coupling corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,812 miles (+6,512)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,812 miles
- Test number
- 882885551675
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust coupling corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,300 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 132,300 miles
- Test number
- 347344036624
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail132,300 miles (+5,820)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,300 miles
- Test number
- 977837493380
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass126,480 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 126,480 miles
- Test number
- 148099390403
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)
Fail126,480 miles (+8,094)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,480 miles
- Test number
- 781820038887
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,386 miles (+13,332)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 118,386 miles
- Test number
- 330462041607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,054 miles (+7,163)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 105,054 miles
- Test number
- 788121995068
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass97,891 miles (+20)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 97,891 miles
- Test number
- 405414404194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail97,871 miles (+3,384)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,871 miles
- Test number
- 659501704102
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass94,487 miles1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 94,487 miles
- Test number
- 718020703134
- DangerousNail in offside front tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Fail94,487 miles (+16,144)5 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,487 miles
- Test number
- 258730203455
- DangerousNail in offside front tyre
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass78,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 78,343 miles
- Test number
- 625192102147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,343 miles (+14,014)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,343 miles
- Test number
- 136187492476
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear silencer corroding and delaminating
Pass64,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,329 miles
- Test number
- 856163571002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,329 miles (+6,382)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,329 miles
- Test number
- 506143571000
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass57,947 miles (+5,610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 57,947 miles
- Test number
- 101308340495
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,337 miles (-32,864)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 52,337 miles
- Test number
- 811362879036
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass85,201 miles (+12,358)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 85,201 miles
- Test number
- 961066528173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 72,843 miles
- Test number
- 273461627424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,843 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,843 miles
- Test number
- 751161727142
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack
Questions about LL53 PLN
- Does LL53 PLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 PLN expired on 11 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 PLN?
- The MOT on LL53 PLN expired on 11 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 PLN done?
- LL53 PLN was recorded at 156,601 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2023, an average of 5,067 miles a year.
- Has LL53 PLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 PLN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LL53 PLN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL53 PLN find?
- LL53 PLN passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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