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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL53 UETMOT history

LL53 UET is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

LL53 UET red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2026
Mileage
118,468 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UET was last recorded at 118,468 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,464 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,468 miles
  • 2024 – 112,050 miles
  • 2023 – 106,377 miles
  • 2022 – 100,717 miles
  • 2021 – 94,462 miles
  • 2020 – 89,993 miles
  • 2019 – 82,575 miles
  • 2018 – 74,005 miles
  • 2017 – 65,786 miles
  • 2016 – 55,555 miles
  • 2015 – 47,443 miles
  • 2014 – 37,737 miles
  • 2013 – 36,135 miles
  • 2012 – 34,427 miles
  • 2011 – 30,397 miles
  • 2010 – 27,620 miles
  • 2009 – 24,893 miles
  • 2008 – 22,704 miles
  • 2007 – 19,067 miles
  • 2006 – 14,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,468 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,468 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,468 miles
    Test number
    903220973528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,464 miles (+6,414)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,464 miles
    Test number
    634343688876
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass112,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,050 miles
    Test number
    303541524645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail112,048 miles (+5,671)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,048 miles
    Test number
    848455856335
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass106,377 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,377 miles
    Test number
    211451542678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,717 miles (+6,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,717 miles
    Test number
    729573871966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    883177396255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,462 miles (+4,469)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    166647812803
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,993 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,993 miles
    Test number
    652385737749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,575 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,575 miles
    Test number
    490206256596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,005 miles (+8,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,005 miles
    Test number
    701090425288
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass65,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,786 miles
    Test number
    673930209050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,786 miles (+10,231)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,786 miles
    Test number
    986671401246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass55,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    616050717410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,555 miles (+8,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    177886849691
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass47,443 miles (+9,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,443 miles
    Test number
    310443224089
    • 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)

  17. Pass37,737 miles (+1,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,737 miles
    Test number
    115425944294
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass36,135 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,135 miles
    Test number
    828652153240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,427 miles (+4,030)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,427 miles
    Test number
    365757042436
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Pass30,397 miles (+2,777)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,397 miles
    Test number
    885595751272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight lip on front brake discs

  21. Pass27,620 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,620 miles
    Test number
    321340750212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,893 miles
    Test number
    390314649203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,893 miles (+2,189)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,893 miles
    Test number
    421104449296
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  24. Pass22,704 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,704 miles
    Test number
    721198148238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,067 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,067 miles
    Test number
    341777047424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,976 miles
    Test number
    700068666218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UET

Does LL53 UET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 UET expired on 24 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UET?
The MOT on LL53 UET expired on 24 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 UET done?
LL53 UET was recorded at 118,468 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
Has LL53 UET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UET has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 UET 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 UET find?
LL53 UET passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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