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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L23 OTAMOT history

L23 OTA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 66,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L23 OTA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
66,628 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 OTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 OTA was last recorded at 66,628 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,887 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,741 miles
Average per year
7,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,628 miles
  • 2024 – 60,887 miles
  • 2023 – 51,430 miles
  • 2022 – 38,088 miles
  • 2021 – 33,925 miles
  • 2020 – 28,543 miles
  • 2019 – 22,074 miles
  • 2018 – 13,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,628 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 8 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    620875893013
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail66,628 miles (+5,741)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    549697532455
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible All retrofitted to LED. (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass60,887 miles (+9,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    260052413670
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,430 miles (+13,342)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    729497413363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,088 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,088 miles
    Test number
    847401797739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,925 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,925 miles
    Test number
    932901274894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,543 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    28,543 miles
    Test number
    869975872733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,074 miles (+8,386)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,074 miles
    Test number
    779513441982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    13,688 miles
    Test number
    826957344088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 OTA

Does L23 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 OTA is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 OTA?
The MOT on L23 OTA is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 OTA done?
L23 OTA was recorded at 66,628 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,550 miles a year.
Has L23 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 OTA has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 OTA 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 OTA find?
L23 OTA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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