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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,043 cc

L23 GLNMOT history

L23 GLN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,932 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 GLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 GLN was last recorded at 99,932 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,897 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
2,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,932 miles
  • 2022 – 99,897 miles
  • 2020 – 97,978 miles
  • 2019 – 90,500 miles
  • 2018 – 83,801 miles
  • 2017 – 74,567 miles
  • 2016 – 70,700 miles
  • 2015 – 70,404 miles
  • 2014 – 67,819 miles
  • 2013 – 63,282 miles
  • 2012 – 58,798 miles
  • 2011 – 56,198 miles
  • 2010 – 53,623 miles
  • 2009 – 50,592 miles
  • 2008 – 48,466 miles
  • 2007 – 45,032 miles
  • 2006 – 41,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,932 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle sticks
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor patched (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubbers missing strapped not going to fall off
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,932 miles (+35)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,932 miles
    Test number
    517726921013
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle sticks
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor patched (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubbers missing strapped not going to fall off
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Fail99,897 miles (+1,919)1 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    626061178977
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - worn smooth (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass97,978 miles (+7,478)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,978 miles
    Test number
    768415577875
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Body panel slightly loose sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,500 miles (+27)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    930827966235
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail90,473 miles (+6,672)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,473 miles
    Test number
    779607334051
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass83,801 miles (+9,234)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,801 miles
    Test number
    284021060137
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass74,567 miles (+3,867)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    447446906873
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass70,700 miles (+296)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    528884639007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perished

  9. Pass70,404 miles (+2,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    915432175003
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edge

  10. Pass67,819 miles (+4,537)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,819 miles
    Test number
    116520424186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass63,282 miles (+3)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,282 miles
    Test number
    235503603496
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBOTH N/S/FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS POOR CONDITION
    • NoteSMELL OF FUEL REAR OF CAR

  12. Fail63,279 miles (+4,481)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    987634693072
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBOTH N/S/FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS POOR CONDITION
    • NoteSMELL OF FUEL REAR OF CAR

  13. Pass58,798 miles (+2,600)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,798 miles
    Test number
    578852932027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass56,198 miles (+2,575)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,198 miles
    Test number
    499316221050
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking slightly

  15. Pass53,623 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    562465620091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Fail53,623 miles (+3,031)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    762055220096
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass50,592 miles (+2,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,592 miles
    Test number
    532172329028
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass48,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,466 miles
    Test number
    650354128040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail48,466 miles (+3,434)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,466 miles
    Test number
    954904828038
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass45,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,032 miles
    Test number
    171176427033
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail45,032 miles (+3,127)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,032 miles
    Test number
    912116627083
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass41,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,905 miles
    Test number
    162506626439
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L23 GLN

Does L23 GLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 GLN is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 GLN?
The MOT on L23 GLN is valid until 13 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 GLN done?
L23 GLN was recorded at 99,932 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
Has L23 GLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 GLN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 GLN 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 GLN find?
L23 GLN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported, and 5 more.

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