
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc
L22 GWMMOT history
L22 GWM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 40,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 40,878 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,580 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 GWM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 8 Nov 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 GWM was last recorded at 40,878 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 36,786 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,092 miles
- Average per year
- 5,580 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,878 miles
- 2025 – 36,786 miles
- 2024 – 31,091 miles
- 2023 – 25,103 miles
- 2021 – 16,523 miles
- 2020 – 11,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Rear Central exhaust sleeve corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
7 tests since 27 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,878 miles (+4,092)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 40,878 miles
- Test number
- 941160232686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,786 miles (+53)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 36,786 miles
- Test number
- 725001245213
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Central exhaust sleeve corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
Fail36,733 miles (+5,642)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,733 miles
- Test number
- 311126163271
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Central exhaust sleeve corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
Pass31,091 miles (+5,988)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 31,091 miles
- Test number
- 347496881530
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass25,103 miles (+8,580)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 25,103 miles
- Test number
- 748165675904
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass16,523 miles (+4,612)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 16,523 miles
- Test number
- 289020327975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 11,911 miles
- Test number
- 378154918279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L22 GWM
- Does L22 GWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 GWM is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L22 GWM?
- The MOT on L22 GWM is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 GWM done?
- L22 GWM was recorded at 40,878 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,580 miles a year.
- Has L22 GWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 GWM has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L22 GWM 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 GWM find?
- L22 GWM passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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