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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,422 cc

L23 GHOMOT history

L23 GHO is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

L23 GHO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,788 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 GHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 GHO was last recorded at 102,788 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,734 miles · 20 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
9,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,788 miles
  • 2025 – 92,126 miles
  • 2024 – 82,077 miles
  • 2023 – 69,919 miles
  • 2022 – 69,384 miles
  • 2021 – 50,976 miles
  • 2020 – 47,629 miles
  • 2019 – 40,617 miles
  • 2018 – 29,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,788 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,788 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,788 miles
    Test number
    820287053083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,734 miles (+10,608)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,734 miles
    Test number
    337772187072
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass92,126 miles (+10,049)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,126 miles
    Test number
    181878587340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,077 miles (+12,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,077 miles
    Test number
    385020477640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass69,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    917819747812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,919 miles (+535)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    837198046750
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass69,384 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    227793423298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,570 miles
    Test number
    322605634199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail61,570 miles (+10,594)5 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,570 miles
    Test number
    627878742489
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass50,976 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,976 miles
    Test number
    562312379653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,629 miles (+7,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,629 miles
    Test number
    660315661538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass40,617 miles (+11,406)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    40,617 miles
    Test number
    774881709722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,211 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,211 miles
    Test number
    728612088938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,210 miles (+319)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,210 miles
    Test number
    441957131133
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. Pass28,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,891 miles
    Test number
    296295670013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Questions about L23 GHO

Does L23 GHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 GHO is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 GHO?
The MOT on L23 GHO is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 GHO done?
L23 GHO was recorded at 102,788 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 9,045 miles a year.
Has L23 GHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 GHO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 GHO 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 GHO find?
L23 GHO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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