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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L22 MEPMOT history

L22 MEP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L22 MEP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,382 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 MEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 MEP was last recorded at 73,382 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 8,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,287 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,095 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,382 miles
  • 2025 – 65,287 miles
  • 2024 – 57,902 miles
  • 2023 – 51,350 miles
  • 2022 – 45,598 miles
  • 2021 – 44,651 miles
  • 2020 – 41,114 miles
  • 2019 – 37,342 miles
  • 2018 – 34,042 miles
  • 2017 – 27,720 miles
  • 2016 – 23,035 miles
  • 2015 – 19,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,382 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,382 miles (+8,095)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,382 miles
    Test number
    885315114303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    172888186944
    • 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))
  3. Fail65,287 miles (+7,385)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    746972253135
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass57,902 miles (+6,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,902 miles
    Test number
    644478486609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass51,350 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,350 miles
    Test number
    678584082619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,334 miles (+5,736)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,334 miles
    Test number
    457819575427
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass45,598 miles (+947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,598 miles
    Test number
    257408080026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass44,651 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    911913176635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,114 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,114 miles
    Test number
    593807398419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,342 miles (+3,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,342 miles
    Test number
    514588057416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass34,042 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,042 miles
    Test number
    937114015115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,720 miles (+4,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,720 miles
    Test number
    270295625082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass23,035 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,035 miles
    Test number
    422390968890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,545 miles
    Test number
    267171295114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 MEP

Does L22 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 MEP is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 MEP?
The MOT on L22 MEP is valid until 7 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 MEP done?
L22 MEP was recorded at 73,382 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has L22 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 MEP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 MEP 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 MEP find?
L22 MEP passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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