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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L15 SVWMOT history

L15 SVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L15 SVW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,682 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 SVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 SVW was last recorded at 111,682 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,324 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,358 miles
Average per year
7,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,682 miles
  • 2025 – 107,324 miles
  • 2024 – 101,783 miles
  • 2023 – 96,066 miles
  • 2022 – 89,619 miles
  • 2021 – 84,408 miles
  • 2020 – 80,008 miles
  • 2019 – 72,369 miles
  • 2018 – 62,498 miles
  • 2017 – 52,775 miles
  • 2016 – 40,585 miles
  • 2015 – 29,837 miles
  • 2014 – 18,354 miles
  • 2013 – 10,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,682 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,682 miles (+4,358)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,682 miles
    Test number
    787092528439
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass107,324 miles (+5,541)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,324 miles
    Test number
    177423606127
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass101,783 miles (+5,717)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,783 miles
    Test number
    493213865425
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perishing

  4. Pass96,066 miles (+6,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,066 miles
    Test number
    392569753595
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight perishing of fuel cap rubber seal

  5. Pass89,619 miles (+5,211)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    673683081855
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,408 miles (+4,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    703021223925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass80,008 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,008 miles
    Test number
    499350817097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    794102838585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail72,369 miles (+9,871)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    457514074360
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass62,498 miles (+9,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    959193033178
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges

  11. Pass52,775 miles (+12,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,775 miles
    Test number
    924515342953
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass40,585 miles (+10,748)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,585 miles
    Test number
    859056989357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,837 miles (+11,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,837 miles
    Test number
    445478755085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass18,354 miles (+7,945)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,354 miles
    Test number
    387023164000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,409 miles
    Test number
    415444163024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 SVW

Does L15 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 SVW is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 SVW?
The MOT on L15 SVW is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 SVW done?
L15 SVW was recorded at 111,682 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,807 miles a year.
Has L15 SVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 SVW has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L15 SVW 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 SVW find?
L15 SVW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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