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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,272 cc

L23 ECWMOT history

L23 ECW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
139,646 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ECW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ECW was last recorded at 139,646 miles on 6 Jan 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,634 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,646 miles
  • 2021 – 139,634 miles
  • 2018 – 136,885 miles
  • 2017 – 131,304 miles
  • 2016 – 125,105 miles
  • 2015 – 115,849 miles
  • 2014 – 110,490 miles
  • 2013 – 101,095 miles
  • 2011 – 101,028 miles
  • 2010 – 100,769 miles
  • 2009 – 100,397 miles
  • 2008 – 99,870 miles
  • 2007 – 98,813 miles
  • 2006 – 97,604 miles
  • 2005 – 95,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,646 miles
    Test number
    306783867561
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,645 miles (+11)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,645 miles
    Test number
    740658945314
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass139,634 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,634 miles
    Test number
    536326221590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,885 miles (+5,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,885 miles
    Test number
    722681138604
    • AdvisoryAlloy fitted to front and steels on rear

  5. Pass131,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,304 miles
    Test number
    443795564995
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Fail131,304 miles (+6,199)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,304 miles
    Test number
    196176825005
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass125,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,105 miles
    Test number
    735505743137
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Fail125,105 miles (+9,256)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,105 miles
    Test number
    413566661545
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass115,849 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,849 miles
    Test number
    799489285193
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail115,848 miles (+5,358)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,848 miles
    Test number
    996438385153
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  11. Pass110,490 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,490 miles
    Test number
    215912794495
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail110,485 miles (+9,390)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,485 miles
    Test number
    796664884110
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass101,095 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,095 miles
    Test number
    249743983122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe ferral corroded

  14. Fail101,095 miles (+67)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,095 miles
    Test number
    535953583141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe ferral corroded

  15. Pass101,028 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,028 miles
    Test number
    655887841367
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake disks CORRODED..

  16. Fail101,027 miles (+258)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    435084041414
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake disks CORRODED..

  17. Pass100,769 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,769 miles
    Test number
    880585040378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail100,769 miles (+372)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,769 miles
    Test number
    774195240371
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass100,397 miles (+527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,397 miles
    Test number
    111296549305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass99,870 miles (+1,057)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    99,870 miles
    Test number
    311248048300
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass98,813 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    98,813 miles
    Test number
    392981957333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion

  22. Fail98,812 miles (+1,208)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,812 miles
    Test number
    241919847324
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion

  23. Pass97,604 miles (+2,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    97,604 miles
    Test number
    364910356360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass95,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    95,547 miles
    Test number
    331754945371
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L23 ECW

Does L23 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 ECW expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 ECW?
The MOT on L23 ECW expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 ECW done?
L23 ECW was recorded at 139,646 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2024, an average of 2,440 miles a year.
Has L23 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ECW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 ECW 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 L23 ECW find?
L23 ECW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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