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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL53 RKXMOT history

LL53 RKX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

LL53 RKX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
129,005 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 RKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 RKX was last recorded at 129,005 miles on 26 May 2022, 5,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,997 miles · 17 May 2021
Between the last two tests
5,008 miles
Average per year
6,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,005 miles
  • 2021 – 123,997 miles
  • 2020 – 115,272 miles
  • 2018 – 108,383 miles
  • 2017 – 103,271 miles
  • 2016 – 94,022 miles
  • 2015 – 87,780 miles
  • 2014 – 83,982 miles
  • 2013 – 76,800 miles
  • 2012 – 71,353 miles
  • 2011 – 65,227 miles
  • 2010 – 58,731 miles
  • 2009 – 50,710 miles
  • 2008 – 40,429 miles
  • 2007 – 29,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,005 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,005 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,005 miles
    Test number
    768451795415
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail129,005 miles (+5,008)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,005 miles
    Test number
    476847548083
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested too much white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,997 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    695188372399
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail123,997 miles (+8,725)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    620869715264
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,272 miles
    Test number
    299995282915
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,272 miles (+6,889)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,272 miles
    Test number
    669814350976
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,383 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,383 miles
    Test number
    641221634209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil around sump area

  8. Fail108,383 miles (+5,112)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,383 miles
    Test number
    500602514047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil around sump area

  9. Pass103,271 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,271 miles
    Test number
    847265377678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on wear bars and worn on inner edge

  10. Fail103,271 miles (+9,249)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,271 miles
    Test number
    281339033994
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on wear bars and worn on inner edge

  11. Pass94,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,022 miles
    Test number
    739417520987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,022 miles (+6,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,022 miles
    Test number
    833612354148
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass87,780 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    638866675036
    • NoteEngine noisey
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar drop link dust cover slight split
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail87,779 miles (+3,797)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,779 miles
    Test number
    678832775074
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine noisey
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar drop link dust cover slight split
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass83,982 miles (+7,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    437658894048
    • NoteOil on offside front wishbone

  16. Pass76,800 miles (+5,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,800 miles
    Test number
    369032573079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass71,353 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    808691062017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteService

  18. Fail71,353 miles (+6,126)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    245351062008
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteService

  19. Pass65,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    525027041002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,227 miles (+6,496)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    835647841039
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass58,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,731 miles
    Test number
    973154530049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,731 miles (+8,021)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,731 miles
    Test number
    144514930023
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low

  23. Pass50,710 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    203504339021
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail50,708 miles (+10,279)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,708 miles
    Test number
    581834239085
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass40,429 miles (+11,239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,429 miles
    Test number
    922712828092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,190 miles
    Test number
    923642717052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 RKX

Does LL53 RKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 RKX expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 RKX?
The MOT on LL53 RKX expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 RKX done?
LL53 RKX was recorded at 129,005 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 6,495 miles a year.
Has LL53 RKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 RKX has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 RKX 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 RKX find?
LL53 RKX passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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