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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

L20 DKNMOT history

L20 DKN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

L20 DKN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,611 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 DKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 DKN was last recorded at 128,611 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,598 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
8,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,611 miles
  • 2025 – 124,726 miles
  • 2024 – 119,199 miles
  • 2022 – 114,002 miles
  • 2021 – 107,883 miles
  • 2020 – 100,839 miles
  • 2019 – 94,867 miles
  • 2018 – 72,300 miles
  • 2017 – 53,140 miles
  • 2016 – 50,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,611 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Both front shock absorbers slight misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,611 miles (+13)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,611 miles
    Test number
    347074785502
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,598 miles (+3,872)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,598 miles
    Test number
    819368971525
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,726 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,726 miles
    Test number
    352152948915
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail124,726 miles (+5,527)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,726 miles
    Test number
    379080166848
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,199 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    434329663910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,002 miles (+6,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,002 miles
    Test number
    399656743752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged, part of the side light has been covered,

  7. Pass107,883 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,883 miles
    Test number
    757248017876
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front under tray fitted unable to inspect components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail107,883 miles (+7,044)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,883 miles
    Test number
    184098074724
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front under tray fitted unable to inspect components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,839 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,839 miles
    Test number
    381559876620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    896335565284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,867 miles (+8,933)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    584929251940
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass85,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,934 miles
    Test number
    655238677227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,934 miles (+13,634)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,934 miles
    Test number
    838752609075
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass72,300 miles (+19,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,300 miles
    Test number
    516281391365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slight cut on side wall

  15. Pass53,140 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,140 miles
    Test number
    433629632143
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slightly buckled

  16. Fail53,122 miles (+3,061)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    110626702630
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside rear while slightly buckled

  17. Pass50,061 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,061 miles
    Test number
    662272496538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a nail in it,s tread .
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted .

  18. Fail50,061 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,061 miles
    Test number
    335456639312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a nail in it,s tread .
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted .

Questions about L20 DKN

Does L20 DKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 DKN is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 DKN?
The MOT on L20 DKN is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 DKN done?
L20 DKN was recorded at 128,611 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 8,218 miles a year.
Has L20 DKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 DKN has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 DKN 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 L20 DKN find?
L20 DKN passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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