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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,422 cc

L15 CBLMOT history

L15 CBL is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 124,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L15 CBL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,824 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 CBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 CBL was last recorded at 124,824 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 16,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,738 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,086 miles
Average per year
11,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,824 miles
  • 2025 – 108,738 miles
  • 2024 – 94,540 miles
  • 2023 – 82,619 miles
  • 2022 – 73,463 miles
  • 2021 – 65,288 miles
  • 2020 – 59,001 miles
  • 2019 – 48,091 miles
  • 2018 – 34,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,824 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust backbox corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,824 miles (+16,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,824 miles
    Test number
    888359894444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass108,738 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,738 miles
    Test number
    621227403289
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
  3. Fail108,734 miles (+14,194)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,734 miles
    Test number
    768133391117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded
  4. Pass94,540 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,540 miles
    Test number
    856330957734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,533 miles (+11,914)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    762901388657
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass82,619 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,619 miles
    Test number
    923927451080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  7. Fail82,615 miles (+9,152)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,615 miles
    Test number
    903885103283
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  8. Pass73,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,463 miles
    Test number
    367038420250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail73,461 miles (+8,173)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,461 miles
    Test number
    572498225987
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass65,288 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    932432848524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,001 miles (+10,910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,001 miles
    Test number
    986594065404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,091 miles (+13,663)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,091 miles
    Test number
    736410799347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    159051622153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 CBL

Does L15 CBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 CBL is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 CBL?
The MOT on L15 CBL is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 CBL done?
L15 CBL was recorded at 124,824 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 11,413 miles a year.
Has L15 CBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 CBL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 CBL 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 L15 CBL find?
L15 CBL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.

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