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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 RHVMOT history

LL53 RHV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 102,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LL53 RHV blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
102,597 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 RHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 RHV was last recorded at 102,597 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,189 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,408 miles
Average per year
4,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,597 miles
  • 2025 – 101,189 miles
  • 2024 – 97,392 miles
  • 2023 – 94,099 miles
  • 2022 – 78,592 miles
  • 2021 – 60,206 miles
  • 2020 – 50,289 miles
  • 2019 – 50,002 miles
  • 2018 – 47,880 miles
  • 2017 – 45,759 miles
  • 2016 – 43,450 miles
  • 2015 – 39,841 miles
  • 2014 – 36,942 miles
  • 2013 – 33,509 miles
  • 2012 – 28,553 miles
  • 2011 – 25,625 miles
  • 2010 – 22,360 miles
  • 2009 – 18,755 miles
  • 2008 – 15,252 miles
  • 2007 – 12,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,597 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot cracking

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,597 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    102,597 miles
    Test number
    629368242174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,189 miles
    Test number
    998333838040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail101,189 miles (+3,797)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,189 miles
    Test number
    781007583421
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,392 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,392 miles
    Test number
    163228029089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,099 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,099 miles
    Test number
    811472696631
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail94,099 miles (+15,507)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,099 miles
    Test number
    544307581715
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass78,592 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,592 miles
    Test number
    421352310124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail78,592 miles (+18,386)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,592 miles
    Test number
    397434609988
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass60,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    145094400120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,206 miles (+9,917)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    857867559549
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,289 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,289 miles
    Test number
    322361019429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,002 miles
    Test number
    808134130622
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail50,002 miles (+2,122)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,002 miles
    Test number
    765027928491
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass47,880 miles (+2,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,880 miles
    Test number
    230538263509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass45,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,759 miles
    Test number
    272226300820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail45,759 miles (+2,309)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,759 miles
    Test number
    794369781909
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass43,450 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    784895404221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,841 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,841 miles
    Test number
    553767082939
    • AdvisoryCovers in engine bay obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp adjuster altered to recheck aim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

  19. Fail39,841 miles (+2,899)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,841 miles
    Test number
    739661524256
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high After bulbs were refitted (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low After bulbs were refitted (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCovers in engine bay obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp adjuster altered to recheck aim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

  20. Pass36,942 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,942 miles
    Test number
    197251184297
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail36,942 miles (+3,433)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,942 miles
    Test number
    249311484271
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass33,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,509 miles
    Test number
    376366473403
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail33,509 miles (+1,243)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,509 miles
    Test number
    458214573218
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass32,266 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,266 miles
    Test number
    738185853103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,553 miles (+2,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,553 miles
    Test number
    235257362487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass25,625 miles (+3,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,625 miles
    Test number
    379773051178
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass22,360 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,360 miles
    Test number
    263875200179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,755 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,755 miles
    Test number
    441387109122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,252 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,252 miles
    Test number
    651183038025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,066 miles
    Test number
    960803047096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 RHV

Does LL53 RHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 RHV is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 RHV?
The MOT on LL53 RHV is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 RHV done?
LL53 RHV was recorded at 102,597 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,647 miles a year.
Has LL53 RHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 RHV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 RHV 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 RHV find?
LL53 RHV passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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