Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
L23 HMRMOT history
L23 HMR is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 90,870 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 90,870 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 HMR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 4 Feb 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 HMR was last recorded at 90,870 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,233 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,637 miles
- Average per year
- 5,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,870 miles
- 2025 – 87,233 miles
- 2024 – 84,221 miles
- 2023 – 80,515 miles
- 2022 – 76,426 miles
- 2021 – 72,188 miles
- 2020 – 68,833 miles
- 2019 – 63,610 miles
- 2018 – 57,170 miles
- 2017 – 46,070 miles
- 2016 – 36,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,870 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,870 miles (+3,637)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 90,870 miles
- Test number
- 592901937535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,233 miles (+7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 87,233 miles
- Test number
- 286099275868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail87,226 miles (+3,005)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,226 miles
- Test number
- 267414381266
- MajorBrake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play lever loose (1.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass84,221 miles (+3,706)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 84,221 miles
- Test number
- 662491234478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,515 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 80,515 miles
- Test number
- 649135789893
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Fail80,515 miles (+4,089)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,515 miles
- Test number
- 808314504623
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass76,426 miles (+4,238)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 76,426 miles
- Test number
- 979249587817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,188 miles (+3,355)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 72,188 miles
- Test number
- 762475152014
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass68,833 miles (+5,223)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 68,833 miles
- Test number
- 855923714231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,610 miles (+6,440)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 63,610 miles
- Test number
- 117662464029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,170 miles (+11,100)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 57,170 miles
- Test number
- 899170104636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,070 miles (+9,656)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 46,070 miles
- Test number
- 371803319290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 36,414 miles
- Test number
- 502628033203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,414 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,414 miles
- Test number
- 609412903512
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about L23 HMR
- Does L23 HMR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HMR is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 HMR?
- The MOT on L23 HMR is valid until 1 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 HMR done?
- L23 HMR was recorded at 90,870 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 5,261 miles a year.
- Has L23 HMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 HMR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 HMR 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 HMR find?
- L23 HMR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.
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