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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L20 PBLMOT history

L20 PBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Oct 2016. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 10,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

L20 PBL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
10,042 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 PBL was last recorded at 10,042 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 1,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
8,113 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,929 miles
Average per year
927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 10,042 miles
  • 2024 – 8,113 miles
  • 2023 – 6,613 miles
  • 2022 – 6,572 miles
  • 2021 – 6,179 miles
  • 2020 – 5,297 miles
  • 2019 – 4,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,042 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,042 miles (+1,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    10,042 miles
    Test number
    634772537484
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass8,113 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    8,113 miles
    Test number
    902427752750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  3. Fail8,108 miles (+1,495)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,108 miles
    Test number
    349487512393
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 aero (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  4. Pass6,613 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    6,613 miles
    Test number
    730334381853
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
  5. Pass6,572 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    6,572 miles
    Test number
    113337351522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass6,179 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    6,179 miles
    Test number
    330744009228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,297 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    5,297 miles
    Test number
    675140572180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass4,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    4,664 miles
    Test number
    886914622330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 PBL

Does L20 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 PBL expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 PBL?
The MOT on L20 PBL expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 PBL done?
L20 PBL was recorded at 10,042 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 927 miles a year.
Has L20 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 PBL has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 PBL 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 PBL find?
L20 PBL passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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