Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
L22 BCNMOT history
L22 BCN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 91,172 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,706 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 BCN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 BCN was last recorded at 91,172 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 91,172 miles · 29 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,706 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,172 miles
- 2023 – 85,998 miles
- 2022 – 76,556 miles
- 2021 – 70,511 miles
- 2020 – 59,731 miles
- 2019 – 48,707 miles
- 2018 – 38,838 miles
- 2017 – 30,354 miles
- 2016 – 24,906 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,172 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering arm slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryEngine oil sump corrodedRecorded 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,172 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 91,172 miles
- Test number
- 274661086046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
Fail91,172 miles (+5,174)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,172 miles
- Test number
- 799044682511
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
Pass85,998 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 85,998 miles
- Test number
- 140658885647
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil light on
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail85,997 miles (+9,441)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,997 miles
- Test number
- 550694087529
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil light on
- AdvisoryTpms lihgt on
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass76,556 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 76,556 miles
- Test number
- 627562440240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail76,556 miles (+6,045)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,556 miles
- Test number
- 518920708006
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass70,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 70,511 miles
- Test number
- 358941424918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,511 miles (+10,780)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,511 miles
- Test number
- 893124681059
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,731 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 59,731 miles
- Test number
- 719814085450
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))
Fail59,711 miles (+11,004)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,711 miles
- Test number
- 723005916931
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))
Pass48,707 miles (+9,869)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,707 miles
- Test number
- 850886971051
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass38,838 miles (+8,484)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 38,838 miles
- Test number
- 319588961624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,354 miles (+5,448)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 30,354 miles
- Test number
- 210998814345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,906 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 24,906 miles
- Test number
- 925424046499
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F AND N/S/F (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L22 BCN
- Does L22 BCN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 BCN is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L22 BCN?
- The MOT on L22 BCN is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 BCN done?
- L22 BCN was recorded at 91,172 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,706 miles a year.
- Has L22 BCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 BCN has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L22 BCN 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 L22 BCN find?
- L22 BCN passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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