
Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc
L20 EKWMOT history
L20 EKW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 80,410 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 80,410 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 7 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 EKW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 17 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 EKW was last recorded at 80,410 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 4,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,849 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,561 miles
- Average per year
- 8,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,410 miles
- 2025 – 75,849 miles
- 2024 – 70,125 miles
- 2023 – 62,178 miles
- 2022 – 51,980 miles
- 2021 – 38,989 miles
- 2020 – 31,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,410 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Full MOT history
8 tests since 31 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,410 miles (+4,561)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 80,410 miles
- Test number
- 997012745442
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,849 miles (+5,724)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 75,849 miles
- Test number
- 542520729147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,125 miles (+7,947)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 70,125 miles
- Test number
- 220623717198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,178 miles (+69)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 62,178 miles
- Test number
- 513730780174
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail62,109 miles (+10,129)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,109 miles
- Test number
- 256665593821
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass51,980 miles (+12,991)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 51,980 miles
- Test number
- 414536927209
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY WORN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass38,989 miles (+7,568)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 38,989 miles
- Test number
- 858437927139
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing
Pass31,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 31,421 miles
- Test number
- 568908761648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 EKW
- Does L20 EKW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 EKW is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 EKW?
- The MOT on L20 EKW is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 EKW done?
- L20 EKW was recorded at 80,410 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 8,178 miles a year.
- Has L20 EKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 EKW has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L20 EKW 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 EKW find?
- L20 EKW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged sidewall; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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