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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,422 cc

L22 OFBMOT history

L22 OFB is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 82,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L22 OFB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,762 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 OFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 OFB was last recorded at 82,762 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 11,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,349 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,413 miles
Average per year
9,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,762 miles
  • 2024 – 71,349 miles
  • 2023 – 58,980 miles
  • 2022 – 47,805 miles
  • 2021 – 37,115 miles
  • 2020 – 31,397 miles
  • 2019 – 27,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,762 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin splitting

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.

  • Rear Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pads look 3/4s worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,762 miles (+11,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,762 miles
    Test number
    194586034961
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin splitting
  2. Pass71,349 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    305739913763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads look 3/4s worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated
  3. Fail71,349 miles (+12,369)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    705637799072
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads look 3/4s worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated
  4. Pass58,980 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    522265394103
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated
  5. Fail58,980 miles (+11,175)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    959466052916
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated
  6. Pass47,805 miles (+10,690)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    425328599724
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm centre and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass37,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    932157284494
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted
  8. Fail37,115 miles (+5,718)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    289913796293
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted
  9. Pass31,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,397 miles
    Test number
    906320234670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,397 miles (+3,851)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,397 miles
    Test number
    978490746066
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass27,546 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    515326584799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L22 OFB

Does L22 OFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 OFB is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L22 OFB?
The MOT on L22 OFB is valid until 14 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 OFB done?
L22 OFB was recorded at 82,762 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 9,260 miles a year.
Has L22 OFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 OFB has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 OFB 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 OFB find?
L22 OFB passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust outer skin splitting.

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