
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
LL63 TAUMOT history
LL63 TAU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2013. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,135 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 97,135 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL63 TAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 9 Dec 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL63 TAU was last recorded at 97,135 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,130 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 9,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 97,135 miles
- 2023 – 87,679 miles
- 2022 – 82,028 miles
- 2021 – 74,425 miles
- 2020 – 66,884 miles
- 2019 – 58,075 miles
- 2018 – 42,332 miles
- 2017 – 28,311 miles
- 2016 – 17,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks serious (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,135 miles (+5)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 97,135 miles
- Test number
- 814245302124
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks serious (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,130 miles (+42)4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,130 miles
- Test number
- 424790437141
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks serious (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,088 miles (+9,409)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,088 miles
- Test number
- 151764157984
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- 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))
Pass87,679 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 87,679 miles
- Test number
- 457861701533
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Serious (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,679 miles (+5,651)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,679 miles
- Test number
- 642916235055
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Serious (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 82,028 miles
- Test number
- 654408419580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,028 miles (+7,603)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,028 miles
- Test number
- 268963832157
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass74,425 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 74,425 miles
- Test number
- 487123255883
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail74,425 miles (+7,541)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,425 miles
- Test number
- 304963440854
- 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,884 miles (+8,809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 66,884 miles
- Test number
- 862652975859
- 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))
Pass58,075 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 58,075 miles
- Test number
- 772938543569
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail58,075 miles (+15,743)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,075 miles
- Test number
- 925629283750
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,332 miles (+14,021)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 42,332 miles
- Test number
- 300110034244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,311 miles (+10,426)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 28,311 miles
- Test number
- 752743737300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,885 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 17,885 miles
- Test number
- 454664068182
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about LL63 TAU
- Does LL63 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL63 TAU expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL63 TAU?
- The MOT on LL63 TAU expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL63 TAU done?
- LL63 TAU was recorded at 97,135 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 9,796 miles a year.
- Has LL63 TAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL63 TAU has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL63 TAU 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 LL63 TAU find?
- LL63 TAU passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coolant leak, and 6 more.
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