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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,199 cc

L22 LYWMOT history

L22 LYW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

L22 LYW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
104,082 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 LYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L22 LYW was last recorded at 104,082 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 6,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,139 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,943 miles
Average per year
6,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,082 miles
  • 2025 – 97,139 miles
  • 2024 – 94,169 miles
  • 2023 – 87,641 miles
  • 2022 – 82,629 miles
  • 2021 – 79,741 miles
  • 2020 – 77,280 miles
  • 2019 – 71,901 miles
  • 2018 – 67,144 miles
  • 2017 – 58,081 miles
  • 2016 – 49,907 miles
  • 2015 – 40,235 miles
  • 2014 – 29,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,082 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid and rear sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure warning light on

What MOT failures 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,082 miles (+6,943)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,082 miles
    Test number
    189008472375
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid and rear sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure warning light on

  2. Pass97,139 miles (+2,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,139 miles
    Test number
    481042003651
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under trays

  3. Pass94,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    289945941418
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail94,169 miles (+6,528)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    816001027634
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  5. Pass87,641 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,641 miles
    Test number
    801624172757
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,637 miles (+5,008)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,637 miles
    Test number
    741877769941
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements

  7. Pass82,629 miles (+2,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,629 miles
    Test number
    343374667964
    • AdvisoryA lot of travel on the handbrake

  8. Pass79,741 miles (+2,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    464821828285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,280 miles (+5,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,280 miles
    Test number
    746752703481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing bad on the outside edge

  10. Pass71,901 miles (+4,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    844066266312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass67,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,144 miles
    Test number
    331435938340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail67,144 miles (+9,063)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,144 miles
    Test number
    589585693406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass58,081 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,081 miles
    Test number
    521200260581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,907 miles
    Test number
    955072896261
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.tread just showing

  15. Fail49,907 miles (+9,672)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,907 miles
    Test number
    129944050673
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.tread just showing

  16. Pass40,235 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,235 miles
    Test number
    710437910653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,074 miles (+10,165)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,074 miles
    Test number
    555485259224
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Fail29,909 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,909 miles
    Test number
    239760724260
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass29,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,909 miles
    Test number
    749750724281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 LYW

Does L22 LYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 LYW expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 LYW?
The MOT on L22 LYW expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 LYW done?
L22 LYW was recorded at 104,082 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 6,142 miles a year.
Has L22 LYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 LYW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 LYW 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 LYW find?
L22 LYW failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60r15; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section broken; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid and rear sill holed, and 6 more.

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