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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 PMYMOT history

LL53 PMY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

LL53 PMY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2026
Mileage
142,547 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 PMY
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
20 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 PMY was last recorded at 142,547 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 4,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,911 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,636 miles
Average per year
6,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,547 miles
  • 2024 – 137,911 miles
  • 2023 – 133,583 miles
  • 2022 – 128,579 miles
  • 2021 – 125,590 miles
  • 2020 – 123,965 miles
  • 2019 – 118,931 miles
  • 2018 – 110,995 miles
  • 2017 – 103,999 miles
  • 2016 – 97,273 miles
  • 2015 – 89,733 miles
  • 2014 – 82,680 miles
  • 2013 – 74,123 miles
  • 2012 – 66,377 miles
  • 2011 – 59,125 miles
  • 2010 – 50,806 miles
  • 2009 – 42,821 miles
  • 2008 – 34,406 miles
  • 2007 – 26,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,547 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,547 miles (+4,636)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,547 miles
    Test number
    130496535783
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,911 miles (+4,328)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,911 miles
    Test number
    295733113363
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from Breather block

  3. Pass133,583 miles (+5,004)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,583 miles
    Test number
    687130079922
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,579 miles (+2,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,579 miles
    Test number
    761433190190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    508368626642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,590 miles (+1,625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    160283064659
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass123,965 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,965 miles
    Test number
    265791454063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,931 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,931 miles
    Test number
    885390266908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,995 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,995 miles
    Test number
    448011871994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,999 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    895340741243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,994 miles (+6,721)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    802464792330
    • 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)

  12. Pass97,273 miles (+7,540)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    316074406993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,733 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,733 miles
    Test number
    632178052754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,680 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    235745224286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,621 miles (+8,498)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,621 miles
    Test number
    885923724242
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass74,123 miles (+7,746)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,123 miles
    Test number
    399254023410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    428337502297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,377 miles (+7,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    469497402230
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass59,125 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,125 miles
    Test number
    679369901237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,806 miles
    Test number
    161915120288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,806 miles (+7,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,806 miles
    Test number
    301075420277
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass42,821 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,821 miles
    Test number
    840265429244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,720 miles (+8,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    104410629229
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass34,406 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    592558318266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,722 miles
    Test number
    730452717248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 PMY

Does LL53 PMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 PMY expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 PMY?
The MOT on LL53 PMY expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 PMY done?
LL53 PMY was recorded at 142,547 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 6,401 miles a year.
Has LL53 PMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 PMY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 PMY 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 PMY find?
LL53 PMY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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