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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 PLZMOT history

LL53 PLZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

LL53 PLZ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
110,972 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 PLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 PLZ was last recorded at 110,972 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 7,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,509 miles · 23 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,463 miles
Average per year
5,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,972 miles
  • 2023 – 103,509 miles
  • 2022 – 97,394 miles
  • 2021 – 94,604 miles
  • 2020 – 93,307 miles
  • 2019 – 87,006 miles
  • 2018 – 80,806 miles
  • 2017 – 74,175 miles
  • 2016 – 66,354 miles
  • 2015 – 60,113 miles
  • 2014 – 54,906 miles
  • 2013 – 48,454 miles
  • 2012 – 34,963 miles
  • 2011 – 31,099 miles
  • 2010 – 26,413 miles
  • 2009 – 21,385 miles
  • 2008 – 15,051 miles
  • 2007 – 14,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,972 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,972 miles (+7,463)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,972 miles
    Test number
    812017635739
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,509 miles (+6,115)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,509 miles
    Test number
    490431742958
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass97,394 miles (+2,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    178821172304
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,604 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,604 miles
    Test number
    525156143288
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail94,604 miles (+24)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,604 miles
    Test number
    355428359060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail94,580 miles (+1,273)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,580 miles
    Test number
    657760843190
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass93,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,307 miles
    Test number
    184157860976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail933,407 miles (+840,104)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    933,407 miles
    Test number
    956525631226
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail93,303 miles (+6,297)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,303 miles
    Test number
    800906475692
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,006 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,006 miles
    Test number
    340710418066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,806 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,806 miles
    Test number
    829714001426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail80,799 miles (+6,624)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,799 miles
    Test number
    477674208287
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass74,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,175 miles
    Test number
    966115386133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,175 miles (+7,821)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,175 miles
    Test number
    621464957037
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass66,354 miles (+6,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,354 miles
    Test number
    623505947214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,113 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    516773385081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,906 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,906 miles
    Test number
    178438184459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    216376423040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail48,454 miles (+13,491)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    325356123039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass34,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,963 miles
    Test number
    618426522093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,963 miles (+3,864)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,963 miles
    Test number
    415556122010
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass31,099 miles (+49)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,099 miles
    Test number
    475949541022
    • NoteRear indicators slightly showing white.

  23. Fail31,050 miles (+4,637)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,050 miles
    Test number
    317912641033
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear indicators slightly showing white.

  24. Pass26,413 miles (+5,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,413 miles
    Test number
    673854350023
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres cracking

  25. Pass21,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,385 miles
    Test number
    404992859088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail21,385 miles (+6,334)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,385 miles
    Test number
    864302159073
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass15,051 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,051 miles
    Test number
    260793738078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,402 miles
    Test number
    713003257046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 PLZ

Does LL53 PLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 PLZ expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 PLZ?
The MOT on LL53 PLZ expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 PLZ done?
LL53 PLZ was recorded at 110,972 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 5,558 miles a year.
Has LL53 PLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 PLZ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 PLZ 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 PLZ find?
LL53 PLZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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