Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
L23 FEVMOT history
L23 FEV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,344 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 76,344 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 FEV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 29 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 FEV was last recorded at 76,344 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 9,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,999 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,345 miles
- Average per year
- 6,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,344 miles
- 2025 – 66,999 miles
- 2023 – 59,325 miles
- 2022 – 51,931 miles
- 2021 – 45,553 miles
- 2020 – 36,739 miles
- 2019 – 31,872 miles
- 2018 – 28,211 miles
- 2017 – 22,554 miles
- 2016 – 17,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,344 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 13 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,344 miles (+9,345)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 76,344 miles
- Test number
- 931567633085
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,999 miles (+7,674)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 66,999 miles
- Test number
- 441618022239
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass59,325 miles (+7,394)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 59,325 miles
- Test number
- 889879240746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,931 miles (+6,378)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 51,931 miles
- Test number
- 551768007159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,553 miles (+8,814)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 45,553 miles
- Test number
- 328163773741
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass36,739 miles (+4,867)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 36,739 miles
- Test number
- 786535128731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass31,872 miles (+3,661)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 31,872 miles
- Test number
- 587038725175
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass28,211 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 28,211 miles
- Test number
- 875088972127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail28,211 miles (+5,657)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,211 miles
- Test number
- 579279523722
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass22,554 miles (+5,087)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 22,554 miles
- Test number
- 241114650691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 17,467 miles
- Test number
- 486717023453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,467 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,467 miles
- Test number
- 143324021907
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about L23 FEV
- Does L23 FEV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 FEV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 FEV?
- The MOT on L23 FEV is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 FEV done?
- L23 FEV was recorded at 76,344 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,222 miles a year.
- Has L23 FEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 FEV has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on L23 FEV 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 FEV find?
- L23 FEV passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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