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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L15 NLKMOT history

L15 NLK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 45,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L15 NLK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
45,907 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 NLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 NLK was last recorded at 45,907 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,399 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,508 miles
Average per year
2,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,907 miles
  • 2025 – 43,399 miles
  • 2024 – 41,436 miles
  • 2023 – 38,985 miles
  • 2022 – 36,610 miles
  • 2021 – 34,396 miles
  • 2020 – 32,168 miles
  • 2019 – 29,360 miles
  • 2018 – 26,169 miles
  • 2017 – 22,878 miles
  • 2016 – 20,323 miles
  • 2015 – 17,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,907 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,907 miles (+2,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    45,907 miles
    Test number
    448993589799
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass43,399 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    43,399 miles
    Test number
    128833984606
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both sills at front
  3. Pass41,436 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    536783924472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,414 miles (+2,429)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,414 miles
    Test number
    241852663544
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill corroded entire length
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass38,985 miles (+2,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    38,985 miles
    Test number
    879798867584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass36,610 miles (+2,214)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    750414867622
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass34,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    34,396 miles
    Test number
    810762890636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,396 miles (+2,228)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,396 miles
    Test number
    541696332452
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass32,168 miles (+2,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,168 miles
    Test number
    731368481634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass29,360 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,360 miles
    Test number
    153115854274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,169 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,169 miles
    Test number
    131363471553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,139 miles (+3,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,139 miles
    Test number
    678614500135
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass22,878 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,878 miles
    Test number
    911846209037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,323 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,323 miles
    Test number
    999426161355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    976103965006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 NLK

Does L15 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 NLK is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 NLK?
The MOT on L15 NLK is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 NLK done?
L15 NLK was recorded at 45,907 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,540 miles a year.
Has L15 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 NLK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 NLK 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 NLK find?
L15 NLK passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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