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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L1 WKYMOT history

L1 WKY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 62,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

L1 WKY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
62,599 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 WKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 WKY was last recorded at 62,599 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,599 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,599 miles
  • 2024 – 56,015 miles
  • 2023 – 50,715 miles
  • 2022 – 45,818 miles
  • 2021 – 41,348 miles
  • 2020 – 37,889 miles
  • 2019 – 32,668 miles
  • 2018 – 25,793 miles
  • 2017 – 19,442 miles
  • 2016 – 13,644 miles
  • 2015 – 9,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,599 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underbody preventing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,599 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,599 miles
    Test number
    116963208556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

  2. Fail62,599 miles (+1,673)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,599 miles
    Test number
    441656750183
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

  3. Pass60,926 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,926 miles
    Test number
    194384089169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail60,925 miles (+4,910)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    369006858997
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,015 miles (+5,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    119446243150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass50,715 miles (+4,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,715 miles
    Test number
    970445348091
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass45,818 miles (+4,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,818 miles
    Test number
    597244006009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass41,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,348 miles
    Test number
    698988293479
    • 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))

  9. Fail41,347 miles (+3,458)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    855675927376
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  10. Pass37,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    557988460536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail37,889 miles (+5,221)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    352113868230
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass32,668 miles (+6,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,668 miles
    Test number
    201634643373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass25,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,793 miles
    Test number
    237065040724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail25,793 miles (+6,351)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,793 miles
    Test number
    606237197744
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass19,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    19,442 miles
    Test number
    437348881738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,442 miles (+5,798)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,442 miles
    Test number
    499250241318
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass13,644 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    13,644 miles
    Test number
    404560340523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,690 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    9,690 miles
    Test number
    758673935076
    • NoteAdvise n/s wiperblade rubber split

Questions about L1 WKY

Does L1 WKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 WKY expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 WKY?
The MOT on L1 WKY expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 WKY done?
L1 WKY was recorded at 62,599 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,954 miles a year.
Has L1 WKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 WKY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 WKY 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 WKY find?
L1 WKY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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