Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
L23 LVEMOT history
L23 LVE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,395 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 140,395 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,229 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 LVE
- 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
- 31 Jan 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 LVE was last recorded at 140,395 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,889 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,506 miles
- Average per year
- 10,229 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,395 miles
- 2025 – 137,889 miles
- 2024 – 134,042 miles
- 2023 – 130,641 miles
- 2022 – 117,307 miles
- 2021 – 105,186 miles
- 2020 – 88,621 miles
- 2019 – 80,101 miles
- 2018 – 66,099 miles
- 2017 – 51,692 miles
- 2016 – 38,414 miles
- 2015 – 29,600 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,395 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has limited reserve travel
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre X2
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (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 disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 17 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,395 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 140,395 miles
- Test number
- 772104215517
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has limited reserve travel
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre X2
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail140,392 miles (+2,503)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,392 miles
- Test number
- 336546801547
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has limited reserve travel
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre X2
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass137,889 miles (+31)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 137,889 miles
- Test number
- 991470309004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail137,858 miles (+3,816)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,858 miles
- Test number
- 923824129664
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,042 miles (+3,401)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 134,042 miles
- Test number
- 770454024852
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass130,641 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 130,641 miles
- Test number
- 668900535570
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Fail130,628 miles (+13,321)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,628 miles
- Test number
- 415603617858
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass117,307 miles (+12,121)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 117,307 miles
- Test number
- 826705961493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,186 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 105,186 miles
- Test number
- 783006899655
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail105,185 miles (+16,564)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,185 miles
- Test number
- 329469690693
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,621 miles (+8,520)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 88,621 miles
- Test number
- 427946784838
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,101 miles (+14,002)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 80,101 miles
- Test number
- 225654326032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,099 miles (+14,407)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 66,099 miles
- Test number
- 386158417553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,692 miles (+13,278)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 51,692 miles
- Test number
- 375115162715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,414 miles (+8,814)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 38,414 miles
- Test number
- 650920885131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 29,600 miles
- Test number
- 408644954754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 LVE
- Does L23 LVE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LVE is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 LVE?
- The MOT on L23 LVE is valid until 16 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 LVE done?
- L23 LVE was recorded at 140,395 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 10,229 miles a year.
- Has L23 LVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 LVE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 LVE 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 LVE find?
- L23 LVE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; handbrake has limited reserve travel, and 6 more.
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