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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L23 NKSMOT history

L23 NKS is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L23 NKS white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,999 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 NKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 NKS was last recorded at 103,999 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,372 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,627 miles
Average per year
5,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,999 miles
  • 2025 – 100,372 miles
  • 2024 – 94,433 miles
  • 2023 – 89,223 miles
  • 2022 – 84,936 miles
  • 2021 – 82,114 miles
  • 2020 – 77,691 miles
  • 2019 – 64,101 miles
  • 2018 – 56,219 miles
  • 2017 – 48,208 miles
  • 2016 – 42,157 miles
  • 2015 – 38,357 miles
  • 2014 – 32,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,999 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,999 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    561265982907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,372 miles
    Test number
    767699904951
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has had a temporary repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail100,371 miles (+5,938)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,371 miles
    Test number
    564176537501
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,433 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,433 miles
    Test number
    425713498991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,223 miles (+4,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,223 miles
    Test number
    268338667931
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,936 miles (+2,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,936 miles
    Test number
    537894694403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass82,114 miles (+4,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,114 miles
    Test number
    204416562075
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,691 miles (+13,590)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    591079798917
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass64,101 miles (+7,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,101 miles
    Test number
    441098599823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass56,219 miles (+8,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    809071704033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres outer wall starting to split

  11. Pass48,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    898214417651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,208 miles (+6,051)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    121645481123
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass42,157 miles (+3,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,157 miles
    Test number
    120639481770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass38,357 miles (+5,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,357 miles
    Test number
    152714523040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass32,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,429 miles
    Test number
    778564944211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 NKS

Does L23 NKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 NKS is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 NKS?
The MOT on L23 NKS is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 NKS done?
L23 NKS was recorded at 103,999 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,974 miles a year.
Has L23 NKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 NKS has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 NKS 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 NKS find?
L23 NKS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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