Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc
L19 LWAMOT history
L19 LWA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,470 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 76,470 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L19 LWA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L19 LWA was last recorded at 76,470 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 4,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,209 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,261 miles
- Average per year
- 4,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,470 miles
- 2025 – 72,209 miles
- 2024 – 70,262 miles
- 2023 – 62,799 miles
- 2022 – 58,223 miles
- 2021 – 55,621 miles
- 2020 – 55,461 miles
- 2019 – 52,080 miles
- 2018 – 48,391 miles
- 2017 – 44,604 miles
- 2016 – 38,473 miles
- 2015 – 30,436 miles
- 2014 – 23,057 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,470 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,470 miles (+4,261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 76,470 miles
- Test number
- 972136781022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,209 miles (+11)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 72,209 miles
- Test number
- 488385928386
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail72,198 miles (+1,936)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,198 miles
- Test number
- 181235834605
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,262 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 70,262 miles
- Test number
- 273553115990
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail70,262 miles (+7,463)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,262 miles
- Test number
- 522064755422
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords huge split on inner sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,799 miles (+4,576)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 62,799 miles
- Test number
- 751902172253
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass58,223 miles (+2,602)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 58,223 miles
- Test number
- 772310888367
- AdvisoryRear tailgate and bumper damaged
Pass55,621 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 55,621 miles
- Test number
- 106137291743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,461 miles (+3,381)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 55,461 miles
- Test number
- 861200628766
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass52,080 miles (+3,689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 52,080 miles
- Test number
- 321955098916
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,391 miles (+3,787)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 48,391 miles
- Test number
- 401678137557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass44,604 miles (+6,131)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 44,604 miles
- Test number
- 613061673201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,473 miles (+8,037)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 38,473 miles
- Test number
- 742851075526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,436 miles (+7,379)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 30,436 miles
- Test number
- 789341035026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,057 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 23,057 miles
- Test number
- 959592034075
- 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)
Questions about L19 LWA
- Does L19 LWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 LWA is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L19 LWA?
- The MOT on L19 LWA is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L19 LWA done?
- L19 LWA was recorded at 76,470 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 4,236 miles a year.
- Has L19 LWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L19 LWA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L19 LWA 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 L19 LWA find?
- L19 LWA passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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