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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

L11 GCWMOT history

L11 GCW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 77,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L11 GCW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,940 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 GCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 GCW was last recorded at 77,940 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,203 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,737 miles
Average per year
3,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,940 miles
  • 2025 – 72,203 miles
  • 2024 – 65,101 miles
  • 2023 – 53,597 miles
  • 2022 – 51,626 miles
  • 2020 – 51,210 miles
  • 2019 – 50,476 miles
  • 2018 – 46,903 miles
  • 2017 – 44,628 miles
  • 2016 – 41,803 miles
  • 2015 – 38,999 miles
  • 2014 – 36,062 miles
  • 2013 – 31,719 miles
  • 2012 – 28,286 miles
  • 2011 – 23,697 miles
  • 2010 – 18,594 miles
  • 2009 – 13,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,940 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,940 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,940 miles
    Test number
    257410731204
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail77,940 miles (+5,737)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,940 miles
    Test number
    902538613177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,203 miles (+7,102)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,203 miles
    Test number
    383560383391
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    558741510798
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wosher not working

  5. Fail65,101 miles (+11,504)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    265043668415
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wosher not working

  6. Pass53,597 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,597 miles
    Test number
    332638314634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,626 miles
    Test number
    982250855901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,626 miles (+416)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,626 miles
    Test number
    448482046004
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass51,210 miles (+734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,210 miles
    Test number
    337045997393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,476 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,476 miles
    Test number
    664027102864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,903 miles
    Test number
    246098703359
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleave corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail46,903 miles (+2,275)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,903 miles
    Test number
    919108227881
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleave corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass44,628 miles (+2,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,628 miles
    Test number
    598819676991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass41,803 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    898614969619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    636669975782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,999 miles (+2,937)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    315716122417
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  17. Pass36,062 miles (+4,343)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,062 miles
    Test number
    355480704352
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf and nsr tyres slight perishing

  18. Pass31,719 miles (+3,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,719 miles
    Test number
    425327193275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,286 miles (+4,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,286 miles
    Test number
    607332112362
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass23,697 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,697 miles
    Test number
    325180791233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,594 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,594 miles
    Test number
    684387880264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,700 miles
    Test number
    432834699268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 GCW

Does L11 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 GCW is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 GCW?
The MOT on L11 GCW is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 GCW done?
L11 GCW was recorded at 77,940 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,949 miles a year.
Has L11 GCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 GCW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 GCW 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 L11 GCW find?
L11 GCW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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