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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

L19 JDMMOT history

L19 JDM is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 58,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L19 JDM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
58,190 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 JDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 JDM was last recorded at 58,190 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2019: 43,806 miles, lower than 50,310 miles on 13 Dec 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,465 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,725 miles
Average per year
3,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,190 miles
  • 2024 – 55,465 miles
  • 2023 – 54,177 miles
  • 2022 – 51,115 miles
  • 2021 – 48,394 miles
  • 2020 – 45,561 miles
  • 2019 – 43,806 miles
  • 2018 – 50,310 miles
  • 2017 – 32,338 miles
  • 2016 – 26,307 miles
  • 2015 – 20,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,190 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTPMS showingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Leak front exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Dust cover insecure near side rear shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front exhaust slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Dust cover on near side rear shock absorber insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    952149833835
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS showing

  2. Fail58,190 miles (+2,725)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    154350242936
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS showing

  3. Pass55,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    941940412891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and corroded
    • AdvisoryLeak front exhaust

  4. Fail55,465 miles (+1,288)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    902678824213
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and corroded
    • AdvisoryLeak front exhaust

  5. Pass54,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    898449427322
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded and leaking

  6. Fail54,177 miles (+3,062)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    793377348320
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded and leaking

  7. Pass51,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,115 miles
    Test number
    381092593347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,115 miles (+2,721)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,115 miles
    Test number
    354370164982
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS showing
    • AdvisoryDust cover insecure on near side rear shock absorber

  9. Pass48,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,394 miles
    Test number
    943624342740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDust cover insecure near side rear shock absorber
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust slight leak

  10. Fail48,394 miles (+2,833)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,394 miles
    Test number
    426830270868
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded and leaking
    • AdvisoryDust cover insecure near side rear shock absorber
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust slight leak

  11. Pass45,561 miles (+1,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,561 miles
    Test number
    118015707242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass43,806 miles (-6,504)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,806 miles
    Test number
    338252698440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,310 miles (+17,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    284083121641
    • AdvisoryDust cover on near side rear shock absorber insecure

  14. Pass32,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    194967504261
    • AdvisoryDust cover insecure on off side rear shock absorber

  15. Fail32,338 miles (+6,031)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    425730546428
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDust cover insecure on off side rear shock absorber

  16. Pass26,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    26,307 miles
    Test number
    519891396410
    • AdvisoryDust cover on near side rear shock absorber insecure

  17. Fail26,307 miles (+5,665)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,307 miles
    Test number
    503528748262
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDust cover on near side rear shock absorber insecure

  18. Pass20,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,642 miles
    Test number
    749633548566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 JDM

Does L19 JDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 JDM is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L19 JDM?
The MOT on L19 JDM is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 JDM done?
L19 JDM was recorded at 58,190 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,773 miles a year.
Has L19 JDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 JDM has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L19 JDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L19 JDM find?
L19 JDM passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake discs pitted and corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; tpms showing.

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