Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc
L20 LREMOT history
L20 LRE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 123,739 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 LRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 9 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 LRE was last recorded at 123,739 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,738 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,739 miles
- 2025 – 117,037 miles
- 2024 – 115,094 miles
- 2023 – 109,662 miles
- 2022 – 106,222 miles
- 2021 – 100,934 miles
- 2020 – 94,761 miles
- 2019 – 89,029 miles
- 2018 – 81,614 miles
- 2017 – 76,563 miles
- 2016 – 70,293 miles
- 2015 – 59,587 miles
- 2014 – 52,194 miles
- 2013 – 44,673 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,739 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,739 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 123,739 miles
- Test number
- 884660795232
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail123,738 miles (+6,701)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,738 miles
- Test number
- 890628888959
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass117,037 miles (+1,943)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 117,037 miles
- Test number
- 598612752625
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,094 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 115,094 miles
- Test number
- 179637487422
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/45R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/45R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail115,094 miles (+5,432)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,094 miles
- Test number
- 232548394404
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/45R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/45R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 109,662 miles
- Test number
- 113376112405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,661 miles (+3,439)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,661 miles
- Test number
- 183929564582
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass106,222 miles (+5,288)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 106,222 miles
- Test number
- 593742894342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining perished/cracking (215/45zr16) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining perished/cracking 215/45zr16) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 100,934 miles
- Test number
- 264713475902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,933 miles (+6,172)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,933 miles
- Test number
- 662232344011
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,761 miles (+5,732)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,761 miles
- Test number
- 883107160873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,029 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 89,029 miles
- Test number
- 850240932241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,029 miles (+7,415)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,029 miles
- Test number
- 295400691639
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,614 miles (+30)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 81,614 miles
- Test number
- 489888052453
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail81,584 miles (+5,021)2 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,584 miles
- Test number
- 631295941257
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (Heavily pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated
Pass76,563 miles (+71)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 76,563 miles
- Test number
- 871981309437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 MM (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail76,492 miles (+6,199)5 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,492 miles
- Test number
- 823501707629
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 MM (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass70,293 miles (+10,706)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 70,293 miles
- Test number
- 479344664087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,587 miles (+7,393)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 59,587 miles
- Test number
- 625939415204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,194 miles (+7,521)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 52,194 miles
- Test number
- 215313084188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,673 miles (+5,064)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 44,673 miles
- Test number
- 866567843331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,609 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 39,609 miles
- Test number
- 259031653448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 LRE
- Does L20 LRE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LRE is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 LRE?
- The MOT on L20 LRE is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 LRE done?
- L20 LRE was recorded at 123,739 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,307 miles a year.
- Has L20 LRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 LRE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L20 LRE 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 LRE find?
- L20 LRE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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