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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L15 HBCMOT history

L15 HBC is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 79,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L15 HBC red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
79,801 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 HBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 HBC was last recorded at 79,801 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,909 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,892 miles
Average per year
5,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,801 miles
  • 2025 – 76,909 miles
  • 2024 – 73,282 miles
  • 2023 – 68,050 miles
  • 2022 – 64,163 miles
  • 2021 – 58,671 miles
  • 2020 – 49,409 miles
  • 2019 – 39,492 miles
  • 2018 – 33,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,801 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,801 miles (+2,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    290871044957
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass76,909 miles (+3,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    228888948210
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,282 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,282 miles
    Test number
    600691847072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,240 miles (+5,190)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    526808575378
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    490899840614
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail68,050 miles (+3,887)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    827106004356
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass64,163 miles (+5,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,163 miles
    Test number
    544212091536
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass58,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    727353096286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,670 miles (+9,261)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,670 miles
    Test number
    232248811676
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass49,409 miles (+9,917)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    781444510097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    890732605923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,492 miles (+6,383)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    867334952290
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

  13. Pass33,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    400867666669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 HBC

Does L15 HBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 HBC is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 HBC?
The MOT on L15 HBC is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 HBC done?
L15 HBC was recorded at 79,801 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,721 miles a year.
Has L15 HBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 HBC has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 HBC 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 HBC find?
L15 HBC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective.

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