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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

L23 OGOMOT history

L23 OGO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

L23 OGO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
143,770 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 OGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L23 OGO was last recorded at 143,770 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 7,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,564 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,206 miles
Average per year
6,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,770 miles
  • 2023 – 136,564 miles
  • 2021 – 131,505 miles
  • 2020 – 124,275 miles
  • 2019 – 112,960 miles
  • 2017 – 109,722 miles
  • 2016 – 106,385 miles
  • 2015 – 102,746 miles
  • 2014 – 99,480 miles
  • 2013 – 94,135 miles
  • 2012 – 87,439 miles
  • 2011 – 80,505 miles
  • 2010 – 74,378 miles
  • 2009 – 57,207 miles
  • 2008 – 46,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,770 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,770 miles (+7,206)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,770 miles
    Test number
    728440069334
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,564 miles (+81)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,564 miles
    Test number
    836370180406
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail136,483 miles (+4,978)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,483 miles
    Test number
    531165485064
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass131,505 miles (+7,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,505 miles
    Test number
    194448190693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,275 miles (+6,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,275 miles
    Test number
    377537813747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,529 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,529 miles
    Test number
    240750991050
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass112,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,960 miles
    Test number
    820705189466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,960 miles (+3,238)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,960 miles
    Test number
    503416540161
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass109,722 miles (+3,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,722 miles
    Test number
    986866574269
    • AdvisoryN/S/F and N/S/R tyres both perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass106,385 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,385 miles
    Test number
    199303420788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail106,385 miles (+3,639)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,385 miles
    Test number
    855272401747
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass102,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    384112807163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail102,746 miles (+3,266)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    750221638040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,480 miles
    Test number
    469862264201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail99,480 miles (+5,345)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,480 miles
    Test number
    226392064273
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass94,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,135 miles
    Test number
    815133153202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,135 miles (+6,696)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,135 miles
    Test number
    257642643261
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail87,439 miles2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    185778602260
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake discs are lipped - pads are near the wear sensors
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal is perishing; fuel filler flap is missing
    • NoteFuel filter is corroded and stained
    • NoteNearside front foglamp is cracked
    • NoteScreenwash leaking from pump area when rear washer is operated

  19. Pass87,439 miles (+6,934)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    787458002294
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake discs are lipped - pads are near the wear sensors
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal is perishing; fuel filler flap is missing
    • NoteFuel filter is corroded and stained
    • NoteNearside front foglamp is cracked
    • NoteScreenwash leaking from pump area when rear washer is operated

  20. Pass80,505 miles (+6,127)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    715437011296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    541461330270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail74,378 miles (+17,171)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    694011330201
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,207 miles (+11,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,207 miles
    Test number
    170343719296
    • NoteSlight imbalance from front braking efforts.

  24. Pass46,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    773003048271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 OGO

Does L23 OGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 OGO expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 OGO?
The MOT on L23 OGO expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 OGO done?
L23 OGO was recorded at 143,770 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 6,296 miles a year.
Has L23 OGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 OGO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 OGO 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 OGO find?
L23 OGO failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; front oil leaking excessively from engine, and 3 more.

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