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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

LL53 RJZMOT history

LL53 RJZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

LL53 RJZ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
84,268 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 RJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 RJZ was last recorded at 84,268 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 10,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2019: 24,217 miles, lower than 45,565 miles on 23 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,151 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
10,117 miles
Average per year
3,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,268 miles
  • 2023 – 74,151 miles
  • 2022 – 59,482 miles
  • 2021 – 44,211 miles
  • 2020 – 32,997 miles
  • 2019 – 24,218 miles
  • 2018 – 45,565 miles
  • 2017 – 24,189 miles
  • 2016 – 24,178 miles
  • 2015 – 24,174 miles
  • 2014 – 24,159 miles
  • 2013 – 23,956 miles
  • 2012 – 23,257 miles
  • 2011 – 23,248 miles
  • 2010 – 23,198 miles
  • 2009 – 23,164 miles
  • 2008 – 22,975 miles
  • 2007 – 19,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • 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 d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald so unable to determine the tyre life

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing made week 09 year 2007

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.86mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,268 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,268 miles
    Test number
    504699685015
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail84,268 miles (+10,117)2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,268 miles
    Test number
    710670767757
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass74,151 miles (+14,669)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    217185676579
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,482 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,482 miles
    Test number
    947785659770
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing made week 09 year 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.86mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail59,477 miles (+15,266)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,477 miles
    Test number
    167940608713
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing made week 09 year 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.86mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass44,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,211 miles
    Test number
    468485595617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,207 miles (+11,210)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,207 miles
    Test number
    913772786567
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass32,997 miles (+8,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    846084527525
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge, Unable To Determine Tyre Life, 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass24,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,218 miles
    Test number
    957700889816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,217 miles (-21,348)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,217 miles
    Test number
    625610905880
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass45,565 miles (+21,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,565 miles
    Test number
    558299141277
    • 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. Fail24,206 miles (+17)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,206 miles
    Test number
    373043117616
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • 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. Pass24,189 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,189 miles
    Test number
    781985684660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,178 miles
    Test number
    180474551368
    • AdvisoryChild seat present
    • AdvisoryEML illuminates
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail24,178 miles (+4)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,178 miles
    Test number
    739613700668
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat present
    • AdvisoryEML illuminates
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail24,174 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,174 miles
    Test number
    198016415023
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass24,174 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,174 miles
    Test number
    319896715067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,159 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,159 miles
    Test number
    646196214085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,956 miles (+699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,956 miles
    Test number
    338500513059
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass23,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,257 miles
    Test number
    477193022072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,257 miles (+9)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,257 miles
    Test number
    758133322026
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass23,248 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,248 miles
    Test number
    498550521050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,198 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,198 miles
    Test number
    124981820010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,164 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,164 miles
    Test number
    354628309006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass22,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    112458208021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,975 miles (+3,601)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    131298108027
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass19,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,374 miles
    Test number
    190459417415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 RJZ

Does LL53 RJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 RJZ expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 RJZ?
The MOT on LL53 RJZ expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 RJZ done?
LL53 RJZ was recorded at 84,268 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 3,814 miles a year.
Has LL53 RJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 RJZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 RJZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 RJZ find?
LL53 RJZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 8 more.

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