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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

L1 BKGMOT history

L1 BKG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L1 BKG red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,789 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BKG was last recorded at 80,789 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 7,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,447 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,342 miles
Average per year
4,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,789 miles
  • 2025 – 73,447 miles
  • 2024 – 67,188 miles
  • 2023 – 56,441 miles
  • 2022 – 47,728 miles
  • 2021 – 45,191 miles
  • 2020 – 41,156 miles
  • 2019 – 40,137 miles
  • 2018 – 37,314 miles
  • 2017 – 33,120 miles
  • 2016 – 29,460 miles
  • 2015 – 25,351 miles
  • 2014 – 21,425 miles
  • 2013 – 17,791 miles
  • 2012 – 14,291 miles
  • 2011 – 10,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,789 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a small blow from front flexy pipe

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    459951159608
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a small blow from front flexy pipe

  2. Fail80,784 miles (+7,337)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    595746778239
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a small blow from front flexy pipe
    • AdvisoryHigh hand brake travel

  3. Pass73,447 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,447 miles
    Test number
    869825159267
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail73,447 miles (+6,259)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,447 miles
    Test number
    423654718345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass67,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    714935475603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,186 miles (+10,745)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,186 miles
    Test number
    692334807633
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))

  7. Pass56,441 miles (+8,713)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,441 miles
    Test number
    751533259295
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Axle bushes worn

  8. Pass47,728 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,728 miles
    Test number
    628679503039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,726 miles (+2,535)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,726 miles
    Test number
    475160091810
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch stiff

  10. Pass45,191 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    918120830569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,156 miles (+1,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,156 miles
    Test number
    493121316909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass40,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    772555046614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,137 miles (+2,823)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    889287780218
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass37,314 miles (+4,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,314 miles
    Test number
    814547012035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass33,120 miles (+3,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,120 miles
    Test number
    282609363997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass29,460 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,460 miles
    Test number
    970802772134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,351 miles
    Test number
    908134145021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,349 miles (+3,924)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,349 miles
    Test number
    416524945031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  19. Pass21,425 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,425 miles
    Test number
    229731044046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp height motor does not work on the N/S.

  20. Fail21,425 miles (+3,634)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,425 miles
    Test number
    795701844087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp height motor does not work on the N/S.

  21. Pass17,791 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,791 miles
    Test number
    988363153099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,291 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,291 miles
    Test number
    826710462008
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s rear tyre slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  23. Fail14,291 miles (+3,602)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,291 miles
    Test number
    868690062098
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s rear tyre slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  24. Pass10,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,689 miles
    Test number
    127214661099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail10,689 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,689 miles
    Test number
    828414761016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L1 BKG

Does L1 BKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BKG is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 BKG?
The MOT on L1 BKG is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 BKG done?
L1 BKG was recorded at 80,789 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
Has L1 BKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BKG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 BKG 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 L1 BKG find?
L1 BKG passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a small blow from front flexy pipe.

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