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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L23 HSDMOT history

L23 HSD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L23 HSD grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,949 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HSD was last recorded at 108,949 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,691 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,258 miles
Average per year
6,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,949 miles
  • 2025 – 107,691 miles
  • 2024 – 101,855 miles
  • 2023 – 97,761 miles
  • 2022 – 93,081 miles
  • 2021 – 86,555 miles
  • 2020 – 82,579 miles
  • 2019 – 77,099 miles
  • 2018 – 67,638 miles
  • 2017 – 59,756 miles
  • 2016 – 51,827 miles
  • 2015 – 35,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,949 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,949 miles (+1,258)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,949 miles
    Test number
    452800205208
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass107,691 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,691 miles
    Test number
    371781175570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,855 miles (+4,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,855 miles
    Test number
    986672575388
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass97,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,761 miles
    Test number
    796452186765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,761 miles (+4,680)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,761 miles
    Test number
    904762516376
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,081 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    895412901575
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail93,081 miles (+6,526)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    770372724683
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    659463227145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,555 miles (+3,976)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    635640787127
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass82,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    260519369001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,579 miles (+5,480)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    906954898653
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  12. Pass77,099 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    639912589107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    937380939407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,638 miles (+7,882)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    654752217791
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Bulb holder missing the bulb positioning securing clip (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass59,756 miles (+7,929)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,756 miles
    Test number
    304313079909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    723524382680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,827 miles (+16,454)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    972812098996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass35,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    799634905299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,373 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    915924905293
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about L23 HSD

Does L23 HSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HSD is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 HSD?
The MOT on L23 HSD is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 HSD done?
L23 HSD was recorded at 108,949 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,539 miles a year.
Has L23 HSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HSD has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 HSD 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 HSD find?
L23 HSD passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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