Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,272 cc
L23 UVVMOT history
L23 UVV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 79,343 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 79,343 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 376 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 UVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,272 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 UVV was last recorded at 79,343 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2012.
- Previous MOT
- 79,161 miles · 2 Apr 2012
- Between the last two tests
- 182 miles
- Average per year
- 376 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 79,343 miles
- 2012 – 79,161 miles
- 2011 – 78,493 miles
- 2010 – 77,541 miles
- 2009 – 76,800 miles
- 2008 – 75,847 miles
- 2007 – 74,487 miles
- 2006 – 73,051 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,343 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
12 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,343 miles (+182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 79,343 miles
- Test number
- 580921000236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass79,161 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 79,161 miles
- Test number
- 685593092089
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail79,161 miles (+668)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,161 miles
- Test number
- 928548082037
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass78,493 miles (+952)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 78,493 miles
- Test number
- 808794891079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2011
- Odometer
- 77,541 miles
- Test number
- 360595120180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,541 miles (+741)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,541 miles
- Test number
- 112188810123
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,800 miles (+953)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 76,800 miles
- Test number
- 841736929108
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail75,847 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,847 miles
- Test number
- 424141828147
- Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,847 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 75,847 miles
- Test number
- 660691828136
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,487 miles (+1,436)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 74,487 miles
- Test number
- 243009427465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 73,051 miles
- Test number
- 130039826112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,051 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,051 miles
- Test number
- 551129926121
- Repaired at testNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about L23 UVV
- Does L23 UVV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 UVV expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 UVV?
- The MOT on L23 UVV expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 UVV done?
- L23 UVV was recorded at 79,343 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 376 miles a year.
- Has L23 UVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 UVV has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2012.
- Has the mileage on L23 UVV 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 UVV find?
- L23 UVV passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.
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