Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc
L100 SYLMOT history
L100 SYL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,728 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 51,728 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,375 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L100 SYL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L100 SYL was last recorded at 51,728 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 51,462 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 266 miles
- Average per year
- 2,375 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,728 miles
- 2024 – 51,462 miles
- 2023 – 50,270 miles
- 2022 – 48,052 miles
- 2021 – 46,025 miles
- 2020 – 42,563 miles
- 2019 – 40,396 miles
- 2018 – 37,757 miles
- 2017 – 33,739 miles
- 2016 – 30,897 miles
- 2015 – 28,029 miles
- 2014 – 24,398 miles
- 2013 – 20,923 miles
- 2012 – 18,852 miles
- 2011 – 16,522 miles
- 2010 – 15,126 miles
- 2009 – 13,130 miles
- 2008 – 11,289 miles
- 2007 – 8,749 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,728 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,728 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 51,728 miles
- Test number
- 117112449882
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail51,727 miles (+265)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,727 miles
- Test number
- 406651776905
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak sleeve joint before first silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfire and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,462 miles (+1,192)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 51,462 miles
- Test number
- 946830462600
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,270 miles (+2,218)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 50,270 miles
- Test number
- 883184303349
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass48,052 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 48,052 miles
- Test number
- 714140840528
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when used with indictors (4.2.3 (c))
Fail48,052 miles (+2,027)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,052 miles
- Test number
- 826191982514
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when used with indictors (4.2.3 (c))
Pass46,025 miles (+3,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 46,025 miles
- Test number
- 544534778331
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,563 miles (+2,167)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 42,563 miles
- Test number
- 795864790290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,396 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 40,396 miles
- Test number
- 661108402149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass37,757 miles (+4,018)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 37,757 miles
- Test number
- 694628043286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass33,739 miles (+2,842)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 33,739 miles
- Test number
- 772837200594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,897 miles (+2,868)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 30,897 miles
- Test number
- 315697828847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,029 miles (+3,631)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 28,029 miles
- Test number
- 281683202176
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass24,398 miles (+3,475)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 24,398 miles
- Test number
- 309431034328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,923 miles (+2,071)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 20,923 miles
- Test number
- 766009033392
- NoteFront brake discs and pads wearing.
Pass18,852 miles (+2,330)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 18,852 miles
- Test number
- 438048532412
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass16,522 miles (+1,396)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 16,522 miles
- Test number
- 319439931390
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass15,126 miles (+1,996)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 15,126 miles
- Test number
- 983302440346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,130 miles (+1,841)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 13,130 miles
- Test number
- 102714049381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,289 miles (+2,540)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 11,289 miles
- Test number
- 440862938459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 8,749 miles
- Test number
- 731448137314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,749 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,749 miles
- Test number
- 410078837471
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L100 SYL
- Does L100 SYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 SYL is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L100 SYL?
- The MOT on L100 SYL is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L100 SYL done?
- L100 SYL was recorded at 51,728 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,375 miles a year.
- Has L100 SYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L100 SYL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L100 SYL 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 L100 SYL find?
- L100 SYL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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