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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L17 TYCMOT history

L17 TYC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 96,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

L17 TYC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,710 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L17 TYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L17 TYC was last recorded at 96,710 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 9,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,780 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,930 miles
Average per year
7,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,710 miles
  • 2025 – 86,780 miles
  • 2024 – 77,696 miles
  • 2023 – 70,437 miles
  • 2022 – 65,455 miles
  • 2021 – 61,693 miles
  • 2020 – 58,782 miles
  • 2019 – 49,458 miles
  • 2018 – 42,169 miles
  • 2017 – 30,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,710 miles
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,710 miles (+9,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,710 miles
    Test number
    568250246909
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass86,780 miles (+9,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,780 miles
    Test number
    847304862217
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass77,696 miles (+7,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,696 miles
    Test number
    265071299155
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass70,437 miles (+4,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    581929632380
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass65,455 miles (+3,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,455 miles
    Test number
    923573352919
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass61,693 miles (+2,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,693 miles
    Test number
    267270411026
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass58,782 miles (+9,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,782 miles
    Test number
    767048865214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass49,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    196679025243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail49,458 miles (+7,289)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    115420459348
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass42,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    638612979090
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper slightly smearing an split
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition
  11. Fail42,169 miles (+11,755)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    468179888362
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper slightly smearing an split
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition
  12. Pass30,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,414 miles
    Test number
    936921968904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L17 TYC

Does L17 TYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L17 TYC is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L17 TYC?
The MOT on L17 TYC is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L17 TYC done?
L17 TYC was recorded at 96,710 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,340 miles a year.
Has L17 TYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L17 TYC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on L17 TYC 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 L17 TYC find?
L17 TYC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: service brake binding but not excessively both rear.

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