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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L23 FYFMOT history

L23 FYF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L23 FYF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,577 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 FYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 FYF was last recorded at 80,577 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 8,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,816 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,761 miles
Average per year
4,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,577 miles
  • 2025 – 71,816 miles
  • 2024 – 63,067 miles
  • 2023 – 60,279 miles
  • 2022 – 57,737 miles
  • 2021 – 50,585 miles
  • 2020 – 36,997 miles
  • 2019 – 35,105 miles
  • 2018 – 32,619 miles
  • 2017 – 30,011 miles
  • 2016 – 28,054 miles
  • 2015 – 26,630 miles
  • 2014 – 24,872 miles
  • 2013 – 22,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,577 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside doors damaged

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,577 miles
    Test number
    200346799086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside doors damaged

  2. Fail80,575 miles (+8,759)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    232106336053
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside doors damaged

  3. Pass71,816 miles (+8,749)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,816 miles
    Test number
    784105195743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,067 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    317031084715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,279 miles (+2,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,279 miles
    Test number
    474950824920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass57,737 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,737 miles
    Test number
    609425075592
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail57,736 miles (+7,151)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    512519891173
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass50,585 miles (+13,588)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    431934304100
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass36,997 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,997 miles
    Test number
    401938585793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,105 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,105 miles
    Test number
    855326961788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,619 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,619 miles
    Test number
    995340929932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,011 miles
    Test number
    655475274782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail30,011 miles (+1,957)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,011 miles
    Test number
    499084023827
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass28,054 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,054 miles
    Test number
    722312943940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,630 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,630 miles
    Test number
    990405992546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,872 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    658176854240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,917 miles4 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,917 miles
    Test number
    427766463236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass22,917 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,917 miles
    Test number
    438446563201
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about L23 FYF

Does L23 FYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 FYF is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 FYF?
The MOT on L23 FYF is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 FYF done?
L23 FYF was recorded at 80,577 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,516 miles a year.
Has L23 FYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 FYF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 FYF 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 FYF find?
L23 FYF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge; nearside doors damaged.

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