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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

L15 RPRMOT history

L15 RPR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L15 RPR grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,341 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 RPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 RPR was last recorded at 116,341 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,326 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,341 miles
  • 2025 – 111,245 miles
  • 2024 – 105,795 miles
  • 2023 – 100,262 miles
  • 2022 – 95,775 miles
  • 2021 – 90,587 miles
  • 2020 – 87,384 miles
  • 2019 – 79,323 miles
  • 2018 – 72,662 miles
  • 2017 – 61,862 miles
  • 2016 – 49,877 miles
  • 2015 – 39,274 miles
  • 2014 – 31,152 miles
  • 2012 – 22,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,341 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,341 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,341 miles
    Test number
    610352153662
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail116,326 miles (+5,081)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    367992875127
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass111,245 miles (+5,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,245 miles
    Test number
    558384750432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass105,795 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    135174393972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,262 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,262 miles
    Test number
    631834125472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,775 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    632032351490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,769 miles (+5,182)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,769 miles
    Test number
    612749627491
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass90,587 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,587 miles
    Test number
    585020771775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,384 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    869261834672
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail87,382 miles (+8,059)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,382 miles
    Test number
    225973054199
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass79,323 miles (+6,661)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,323 miles
    Test number
    460117318614
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryInner wheel arch liners and full undertrays fitted, obscuring some components/prescribed areas
  12. Pass72,662 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,662 miles
    Test number
    747119643888
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  13. Fail72,650 miles (+10,788)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,650 miles
    Test number
    585581449162
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  14. Pass61,862 miles (+200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,862 miles
    Test number
    415769200628
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  15. Fail61,662 miles (+11,785)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    837608112163
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  16. Pass49,877 miles (+10,603)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    321682637901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,274 miles (+8,122)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,274 miles
    Test number
    526253075050
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre low pressure
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass31,152 miles (+8,914)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,152 miles
    Test number
    869163384055
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.
    • NoteRear brake imballance 31%
  19. Pass22,238 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,238 miles
    Test number
    336865342398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,182 miles
    Test number
    129303202471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 RPR

Does L15 RPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 RPR is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 RPR?
The MOT on L15 RPR is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 RPR done?
L15 RPR was recorded at 116,341 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 7,016 miles a year.
Has L15 RPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 RPR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 RPR 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 RPR find?
L15 RPR passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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