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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

L22 GMWMOT history

L22 GMW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 70,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L22 GMW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,670 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 GMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 GMW was last recorded at 70,670 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2018: 54,464 miles, lower than 55,464 miles on 19 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,831 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,839 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,670 miles
  • 2025 – 66,831 miles
  • 2024 – 64,801 miles
  • 2023 – 61,616 miles
  • 2022 – 60,672 miles
  • 2020 – 58,269 miles
  • 2019 – 57,480 miles
  • 2018 – 54,464 miles
  • 2017 – 55,464 miles
  • 2016 – 54,391 miles
  • 2015 – 53,010 miles
  • 2014 – 51,852 miles
  • 2013 – 50,328 miles
  • 2012 – 49,184 miles
  • 2011 – 43,836 miles
  • 2010 – 41,931 miles
  • 2009 – 35,089 miles
  • 2008 – 28,770 miles
  • 2007 – 18,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear boot struts very weak.
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective in boot not much air in tyre.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone arm.

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear BOOT STRUTS WEAK.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear REVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,670 miles
    Test number
    999537283348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear boot struts very weak.
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective in boot not much air in tyre.

  2. Fail70,670 miles (+3,839)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,670 miles
    Test number
    752418369463
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear boot struts very weak.
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective in boot not much air in tyre.

  3. Pass66,831 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    189257707064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail66,830 miles (+2,029)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,830 miles
    Test number
    815346290642
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn across inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn across inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,801 miles
    Test number
    618288667330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail64,801 miles (+3,185)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,801 miles
    Test number
    931483020590
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass61,616 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    274253200465
    • AdvisoryRear BOOT STRUTS WEAK.

  8. Fail61,614 miles (+942)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,614 miles
    Test number
    499862640736
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted BUMPER LOOSE,AND STICKING OUT. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BOOT STRUTS WEAK.

  9. Pass60,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    60,672 miles
    Test number
    725561833132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear REVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING.

  10. Fail60,672 miles (+2,403)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,672 miles
    Test number
    374405478550
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre REPAIR TO TYRE INSIDE EDGE.
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low WILL NOT ADJUST UP OR DOWN. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated REPAIR DONE TO TYRE INSIDE EDGE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear REVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING.

  11. Pass58,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    742020205866
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator

  12. Fail58,269 miles (+789)2 dangerous6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    455066936279
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator

  13. Pass57,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,480 miles
    Test number
    118759812747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail57,480 miles (+3,016)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,480 miles
    Test number
    691193670855
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass54,464 miles (-1,000)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    416803771124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,464 miles
    Test number
    795037102408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,464 miles (+1,073)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,464 miles
    Test number
    606889858505
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass54,391 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,391 miles
    Test number
    223282428643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    464820025463
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail53,010 miles (+1,158)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    951419091881
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass51,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    497063044368
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail51,852 miles (+1,524)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    565343044314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass50,328 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,328 miles
    Test number
    348755443388
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass49,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,184 miles
    Test number
    237818542310
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Fail49,184 miles (+1,126)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,184 miles
    Test number
    678748142373
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass48,058 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    269211112098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,836 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    396304511040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,931 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,931 miles
    Test number
    551273990203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,089 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    344188389246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,770 miles (+10,573)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,770 miles
    Test number
    363455798415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass18,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,197 miles
    Test number
    513169247150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 GMW

Does L22 GMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 GMW is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 GMW?
The MOT on L22 GMW is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 GMW done?
L22 GMW was recorded at 70,670 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has L22 GMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 GMW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 GMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L22 GMW find?
L22 GMW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy.; rear boot struts very weak.; spare tyre defective in boot not much air in tyre..

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