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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

L1 UBHMOT history

L1 UBH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 68,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

L1 UBH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,999 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 UBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
21 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 UBH was last recorded at 68,999 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 8,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,395 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,604 miles
Average per year
8,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,999 miles
  • 2025 – 60,395 miles
  • 2024 – 53,478 miles
  • 2022 – 42,648 miles
  • 2020 – 24,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,999 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 11 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,999 miles (+8,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,999 miles
    Test number
    547054652420
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  2. Pass60,395 miles (+6,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    718148510371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass53,478 miles (+10,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,478 miles
    Test number
    686242949561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge worn slightly

  4. Pass42,648 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    42,648 miles
    Test number
    229139450768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,643 miles (+10,058)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,643 miles
    Test number
    916491002651
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass32,585 miles (+8,023)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    32,585 miles
    Test number
    165568915093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in generally poor condition worn very close to legal limit with both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking or perishing and small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking or perishing and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in generally poor condition worn very close to legal limit with both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking or perishing and small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking or perishing and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with the following synthetic protective shields, under bonnet, full length under body; obscuring all underside components and /or the vehicle rigidity from visual inspection.

  7. Pass24,562 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,562 miles
    Test number
    345217209180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,530 miles
    Test number
    123026100737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 UBH

Does L1 UBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 UBH is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 UBH?
The MOT on L1 UBH is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 UBH done?
L1 UBH was recorded at 68,999 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,387 miles a year.
Has L1 UBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 UBH has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 UBH 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 UBH find?
L1 UBH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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