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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc

L20 SKHMOT history

L20 SKH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 98,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

L20 SKH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,099 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 SKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
7 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 SKH was last recorded at 98,099 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,938 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,161 miles
Average per year
1,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,099 miles
  • 2025 – 96,938 miles
  • 2024 – 96,789 miles
  • 2023 – 94,873 miles
  • 2022 – 92,322 miles
  • 2021 – 89,152 miles
  • 2020 – 87,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,099 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,099 miles (+1,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,099 miles
    Test number
    970028336613
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,938 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,938 miles
    Test number
    690897707054
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass96,789 miles (+1,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,789 miles
    Test number
    335823010191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,873 miles (+2,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,873 miles
    Test number
    186460325915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,322 miles (+3,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,322 miles
    Test number
    116122508273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass89,152 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,152 miles
    Test number
    906919282286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    600583829326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,860 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,860 miles
    Test number
    737655725771
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    479945095606
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L20 SKH

Does L20 SKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 SKH is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 SKH?
The MOT on L20 SKH is valid until 20 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 SKH done?
L20 SKH was recorded at 98,099 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 1,703 miles a year.
Has L20 SKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 SKH has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L20 SKH 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 SKH find?
L20 SKH passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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