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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L23 TLYMOT history

L23 TLY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L23 TLY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,893 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 TLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 TLY was last recorded at 75,893 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,526 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,367 miles
Average per year
6,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,893 miles
  • 2025 – 70,526 miles
  • 2024 – 62,073 miles
  • 2023 – 51,423 miles
  • 2022 – 46,830 miles
  • 2021 – 41,920 miles
  • 2020 – 34,240 miles
  • 2019 – 25,115 miles
  • 2018 – 21,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,893 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL inop
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    853299073497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail75,893 miles (+5,367)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    150079342726
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass70,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    196138233318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail70,526 miles (+8,453)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    964583846584
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass62,073 miles (+10,650)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,073 miles
    Test number
    267015827550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,423 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,423 miles
    Test number
    674336147223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,830 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,830 miles
    Test number
    142131693460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    932780908976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail41,920 miles (+7,680)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    213637330769
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass34,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    515753592817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail34,240 miles (+9,125)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    977209409063
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass25,115 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,115 miles
    Test number
    331147763085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,519 miles
    Test number
    522745772720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 TLY

Does L23 TLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 TLY is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 TLY?
The MOT on L23 TLY is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 TLY done?
L23 TLY was recorded at 75,893 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,735 miles a year.
Has L23 TLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 TLY has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 TLY 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 TLY find?
L23 TLY passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front drl inop; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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