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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

L22 LCJMOT history

L22 LCJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L22 LCJ white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,997 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 LCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 LCJ was last recorded at 131,997 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,437 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,560 miles
Average per year
9,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,997 miles
  • 2025 – 126,437 miles
  • 2024 – 123,967 miles
  • 2023 – 118,261 miles
  • 2022 – 111,367 miles
  • 2021 – 96,816 miles
  • 2020 – 87,575 miles
  • 2019 – 67,594 miles
  • 2018 – 52,007 miles
  • 2017 – 38,073 miles
  • 2016 – 30,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,997 miles
  • AdvisoryBackbox heatshield loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,997 miles (+5,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,997 miles
    Test number
    154492152056
    • AdvisoryBackbox heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,437 miles (+2,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,437 miles
    Test number
    379874615158
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass123,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,967 miles
    Test number
    411754105585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail123,967 miles (+5,706)4 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,967 miles
    Test number
    690916690583
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,261 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,261 miles
    Test number
    403957662989
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail118,261 miles (+6,894)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,261 miles
    Test number
    517958923612
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass111,367 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,367 miles
    Test number
    290255417146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail111,279 miles (+14,463)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,279 miles
    Test number
    903116040862
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,816 miles (+9,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,816 miles
    Test number
    150235038849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,575 miles (+19,981)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    347775986798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,594 miles (+15,587)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,594 miles
    Test number
    272471320422
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass52,007 miles (+13,934)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    706419682492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,073 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,073 miles
    Test number
    200894401813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,898 miles
    Test number
    705419750455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 LCJ

Does L22 LCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 LCJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 LCJ?
The MOT on L22 LCJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 LCJ done?
L22 LCJ was recorded at 131,997 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 9,787 miles a year.
Has L22 LCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 LCJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 LCJ 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 LCJ find?
L22 LCJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: backbox heatshield loose; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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