Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc
L20 NCMMOT history
L20 NCM is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 78,224 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,399 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 NCM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 29 Oct 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 NCM was last recorded at 78,224 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Apr 2024: 57,302 miles, lower than 57,330 miles on 30 Nov 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 78,222 miles · 21 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,399 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,224 miles
- 2025 – 71,856 miles
- 2024 – 59,276 miles
- 2023 – 57,330 miles
- 2022 – 53,004 miles
- 2021 – 51,177 miles
- 2020 – 46,492 miles
- 2019 – 42,229 miles
- 2018 – 37,940 miles
- 2017 – 29,344 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 2 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,224 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 78,224 miles
- Test number
- 874809715667
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail78,222 miles (+289)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,222 miles
- Test number
- 299647320413
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail77,933 miles (+6,077)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,933 miles
- Test number
- 927771712610
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated
Pass71,856 miles (+12,580)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 71,856 miles
- Test number
- 954468148492
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass59,276 miles (+1,974)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 59,276 miles
- Test number
- 835629906055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,302 miles (-28)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 57,302 miles
- Test number
- 901519859694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,330 miles (+4,326)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 57,330 miles
- Test number
- 673654943397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,004 miles (+1,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 53,004 miles
- Test number
- 614927975833
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass51,177 miles (+4,685)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 51,177 miles
- Test number
- 378661306992
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,492 miles (+4,263)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 46,492 miles
- Test number
- 661570677072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,229 miles (+4,289)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 42,229 miles
- Test number
- 201039487381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,940 miles (+8,596)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 37,940 miles
- Test number
- 343216854723
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass29,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 29,344 miles
- Test number
- 173732842940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 NCM
- Does L20 NCM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 NCM is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 NCM?
- The MOT on L20 NCM is valid until 21 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 NCM done?
- L20 NCM was recorded at 78,224 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,399 miles a year.
- Has L20 NCM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 NCM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L20 NCM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L20 NCM find?
- L20 NCM passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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