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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L23 LUSMOT history

L23 LUS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L23 LUS grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,069 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LUS
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
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LUS was last recorded at 116,069 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 4,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,283 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,786 miles
Average per year
8,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,069 miles
  • 2025 – 111,283 miles
  • 2024 – 106,770 miles
  • 2023 – 102,301 miles
  • 2022 – 97,108 miles
  • 2021 – 91,178 miles
  • 2020 – 76,786 miles
  • 2019 – 65,079 miles
  • 2018 – 59,205 miles
  • 2017 – 50,932 miles
  • 2016 – 36,609 miles
  • 2015 – 25,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,069 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,069 miles (+4,786)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,069 miles
    Test number
    658741426328
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass111,283 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,283 miles
    Test number
    426468493035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,770 miles (+4,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,770 miles
    Test number
    884196903240
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass102,301 miles (+5,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,301 miles
    Test number
    778863103245
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass97,108 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,108 miles
    Test number
    165950836870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,178 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,178 miles
    Test number
    728658668958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,176 miles (+104)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,176 miles
    Test number
    646617148029
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail91,072 miles (+14,286)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,072 miles
    Test number
    340510721658
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass76,786 miles (+11,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    550159742312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low inner edges

  10. Pass65,079 miles (+5,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,079 miles
    Test number
    696715476519
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slighty corroded

  11. Pass59,205 miles (+8,273)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,205 miles
    Test number
    651960599583
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoring (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass50,932 miles (+1,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    499863373275
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs slightly lipped and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

  13. Pass49,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,624 miles
    Test number
    421352752032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail49,624 miles (+13,015)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,624 miles
    Test number
    944784464000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass36,609 miles (+10,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,609 miles
    Test number
    814956671539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,704 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,704 miles
    Test number
    517361775068
    • NoteWiper scratch on N/S of screen

Questions about L23 LUS

Does L23 LUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LUS is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LUS?
The MOT on L23 LUS is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LUS done?
L23 LUS was recorded at 116,069 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,160 miles a year.
Has L23 LUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LUS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 LUS 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 LUS find?
L23 LUS passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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