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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

L23 MLVMOT history

L23 MLV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L23 MLV white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,821 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MLV was last recorded at 81,821 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 3,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,086 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,735 miles
Average per year
4,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,821 miles
  • 2025 – 78,086 miles
  • 2024 – 71,345 miles
  • 2023 – 66,593 miles
  • 2022 – 63,394 miles
  • 2021 – 59,306 miles
  • 2020 – 55,206 miles
  • 2019 – 50,041 miles
  • 2018 – 47,351 miles
  • 2017 – 42,294 miles
  • 2016 – 38,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,821 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,821 miles (+3,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,821 miles
    Test number
    564909438736
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass78,086 miles (+6,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,086 miles
    Test number
    878104206987
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass71,345 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,345 miles
    Test number
    653862076748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,593 miles
    Test number
    551161305528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,593 miles (+3,199)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,593 miles
    Test number
    944968125149
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass63,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    223263415354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,394 miles (+4,088)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    214986715717
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Handbrake Lever Caliper (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 185/60/15 1.6mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    410246613128
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front blades smearing

  9. Fail59,306 miles (+4,100)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    580490628004
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass55,206 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,206 miles
    Test number
    573928260196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    50,041 miles
    Test number
    951408059786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,041 miles (+2,690)3 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,041 miles
    Test number
    910674506558
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front discs surfaces corroded)

  13. Pass47,351 miles (+5,057)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    816818380522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle

  14. Pass42,294 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,294 miles
    Test number
    301759251368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,439 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    628378331373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,431 miles
    Test number
    196623549551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 MLV

Does L23 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MLV is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MLV?
The MOT on L23 MLV is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 MLV done?
L23 MLV was recorded at 81,821 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,672 miles a year.
Has L23 MLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MLV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 MLV 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 MLV find?
L23 MLV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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