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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

L20 LPKMOT history

L20 LPK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 51,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L20 LPK red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,296 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
9 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LPK was last recorded at 51,296 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,619 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,677 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,296 miles
  • 2024 – 46,619 miles
  • 2023 – 40,614 miles
  • 2022 – 34,676 miles
  • 2021 – 30,727 miles
  • 2020 – 24,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,296 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever faulty
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight uneven service brake application between fronts

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.

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,296 miles (+4,677)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    761811428020
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight uneven service brake application between fronts
  2. Pass46,619 miles (+6,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    46,619 miles
    Test number
    286917561966
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass40,614 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    40,614 miles
    Test number
    179965565542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    434978591178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail34,676 miles (+3,949)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    814218417699
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass30,727 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    30,727 miles
    Test number
    567460587200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail30,724 miles (+6,143)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,724 miles
    Test number
    180755083470
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass24,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    24,581 miles
    Test number
    181140454824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,581 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,581 miles
    Test number
    473533862601
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Questions about L20 LPK

Does L20 LPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LPK is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 LPK?
The MOT on L20 LPK is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 LPK done?
L20 LPK was recorded at 51,296 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has L20 LPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LPK has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L20 LPK 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 LPK find?
L20 LPK passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: handbrake lever faulty; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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