Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
L15 DREMOT history
L15 DRE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 201,744 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 DRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 28 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 DRE was last recorded at 201,744 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 201,743 miles · 11 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 13,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 201,744 miles
- 2025 – 185,096 miles
- 2024 – 170,167 miles
- 2023 – 160,220 miles
- 2022 – 150,657 miles
- 2021 – 145,775 miles
- 2020 – 139,106 miles
- 2019 – 125,771 miles
- 2018 – 110,247 miles
- 2017 – 93,677 miles
- 2016 – 78,075 miles
- 2015 – 60,292 miles
- 2014 – 42,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,744 miles
- AdvisoryCentre under sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryDrivers rear outer upper sill corroded & bubblingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,744 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 201,744 miles
- Test number
- 110234820951
- AdvisoryCentre under sill corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers rear outer upper sill corroded & bubbling
Fail201,743 miles (+16,647)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,743 miles
- Test number
- 577280334601
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre under sill corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers rear outer upper sill corroded & bubbling
Pass185,096 miles (+14,929)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 185,096 miles
- Test number
- 889878445553
- AdvisoryDrivers rear outer upper sill corroded & bubbling
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,167 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 170,167 miles
- Test number
- 771259003637
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail170,164 miles (+9,944)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,164 miles
- Test number
- 464864436458
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,220 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 160,220 miles
- Test number
- 203980096920
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail160,214 miles (+9,557)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,214 miles
- Test number
- 528567321878
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,657 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 150,657 miles
- Test number
- 853457023007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,657 miles (+4,882)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,657 miles
- Test number
- 275741107262
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,775 miles (+6,669)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 145,775 miles
- Test number
- 466496302987
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
Pass139,106 miles (+13,335)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 139,106 miles
- Test number
- 224044270957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,771 miles (+15,524)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 125,771 miles
- Test number
- 452240532072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,247 miles (+16,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 110,247 miles
- Test number
- 915056800510
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass93,677 miles (+15,602)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 93,677 miles
- Test number
- 697983423227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,075 miles (+17,783)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 78,075 miles
- Test number
- 835501316521
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass60,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 60,292 miles
- Test number
- 626752015066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,292 miles (+18,153)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,292 miles
- Test number
- 578632815030
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,139 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 42,139 miles
- Test number
- 916063914061
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L15 DRE
- Does L15 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 DRE is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 DRE?
- The MOT on L15 DRE is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 DRE done?
- L15 DRE was recorded at 201,744 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 13,210 miles a year.
- Has L15 DRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 DRE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L15 DRE 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 DRE find?
- L15 DRE passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: centre under sill corroded; drivers rear outer upper sill corroded & bubbling.
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