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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L22 MBUMOT history

L22 MBU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L22 MBU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,622 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 MBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 MBU was last recorded at 72,622 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,618 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,622 miles
  • 2024 – 67,009 miles
  • 2023 – 61,033 miles
  • 2022 – 47,123 miles
  • 2021 – 39,101 miles
  • 2020 – 28,796 miles
  • 2019 – 24,124 miles
  • 2018 – 20,059 miles
  • 2017 – 15,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,622 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,622 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,622 miles
    Test number
    761797955752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail72,618 miles (+5,609)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,618 miles
    Test number
    519169442117
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,009 miles (+5,976)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    998796123686
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,033 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,033 miles
    Test number
    624661467880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,791 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,791 miles
    Test number
    853935044470
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,791 miles (+8,668)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,791 miles
    Test number
    453265071232
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,123 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,123 miles
    Test number
    849298239222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,116 miles (+8,015)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,116 miles
    Test number
    795592306721
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass39,101 miles (+10,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,101 miles
    Test number
    313433361292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass28,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    28,796 miles
    Test number
    232247242314
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail28,796 miles (+4,672)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,796 miles
    Test number
    767950195568
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass24,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    974463650231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,124 miles (+4,065)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    702156858138
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  14. Pass20,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    20,059 miles
    Test number
    312566766675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,058 miles (+4,464)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,058 miles
    Test number
    117334658958
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy

  16. Pass15,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    15,594 miles
    Test number
    532642893646
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L22 MBU

Does L22 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 MBU is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L22 MBU?
The MOT on L22 MBU is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 MBU done?
L22 MBU was recorded at 72,622 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 6,479 miles a year.
Has L22 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 MBU has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 MBU 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 MBU find?
L22 MBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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