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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.

L22 GWM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass40,878 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass40,878 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,878 miles
    Test number
    941160232686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass16,523 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    16,523 miles
    Test number
    289020327975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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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