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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

L22 USHMOT history

L22 USH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

L22 USH blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,155 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 USH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 USH was last recorded at 122,155 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 9,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,849 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,306 miles
Average per year
6,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,155 miles
  • 2025 – 112,849 miles
  • 2024 – 102,984 miles
  • 2023 – 99,154 miles
  • 2021 – 99,144 miles
  • 2020 – 89,653 miles
  • 2019 – 80,280 miles
  • 2018 – 74,370 miles
  • 2017 – 67,542 miles
  • 2016 – 62,297 miles
  • 2015 – 57,065 miles
  • 2014 – 49,854 miles
  • 2013 – 42,950 miles
  • 2012 – 35,525 miles
  • 2011 – 27,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,155 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear tyre low on pressure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,155 miles (+9,306)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    440578554222
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass112,849 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,849 miles
    Test number
    409977585226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  3. Fail112,843 miles (+9,859)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    548220424667
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  4. Pass102,984 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,984 miles
    Test number
    760632279558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,154 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,154 miles
    Test number
    780242951363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,144 miles
    Test number
    469475575910
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint deteriorated
  7. Fail99,144 miles (+4,991)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,144 miles
    Test number
    249676716307
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint deteriorated
  8. Pass94,153 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,153 miles
    Test number
    422435456975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,653 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,653 miles
    Test number
    609880667099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    962151884279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Fail80,280 miles (+5,910)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    689039326835
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass74,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    976149772509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail74,370 miles (+6,828)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    219692805251
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass67,542 miles (+5,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    668409036017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge
  15. Pass62,297 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    622957569739
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low on pressure
  16. Fail62,197 miles (+5,132)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,197 miles
    Test number
    216461390280
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low on pressure
  17. Pass57,065 miles (+7,211)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,065 miles
    Test number
    417718995061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,854 miles (+6,904)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    137077694091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,950 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    429738393013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,525 miles (+8,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,525 miles
    Test number
    966081002101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass27,400 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,400 miles
    Test number
    359678981075
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary.

Questions about L22 USH

Does L22 USH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 USH is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 USH?
The MOT on L22 USH is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 USH done?
L22 USH was recorded at 122,155 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 6,383 miles a year.
Has L22 USH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 USH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 USH 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 USH find?
L22 USH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear nail in tyre.

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