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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

L23 XBPMOT history

L23 XBP is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 104,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L23 XBP white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,179 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 XBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 XBP was last recorded at 104,179 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,405 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,774 miles
Average per year
4,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,179 miles
  • 2025 – 99,405 miles
  • 2024 – 95,169 miles
  • 2023 – 89,493 miles
  • 2022 – 85,139 miles
  • 2021 – 80,310 miles
  • 2020 – 78,271 miles
  • 2019 – 75,813 miles
  • 2018 – 73,735 miles
  • 2017 – 64,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,179 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,179 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,179 miles
    Test number
    494623796501
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail104,179 miles (+4,774)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,179 miles
    Test number
    233685672404
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass99,405 miles (+4,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,405 miles
    Test number
    691014762107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass95,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,169 miles
    Test number
    109757080283
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing/cracking.
  5. Fail95,169 miles (+5,676)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,169 miles
    Test number
    321904582152
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing/cracking.
  6. Pass89,493 miles (+4,354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,493 miles
    Test number
    585016113466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass85,139 miles (+4,829)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,139 miles
    Test number
    922095288333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer side Wall Has small Bulge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass80,310 miles (+2,039)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,310 miles
    Test number
    306869141431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight bulge on offside front tyre outer sidewall
  9. Pass78,271 miles (+2,458)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,271 miles
    Test number
    119822871940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight bulge on nearside front tyre outer side wall
  10. Pass75,813 miles (+2,078)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    277199599547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components
  11. Pass73,735 miles (+9,141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,735 miles
    Test number
    449913423407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,594 miles
    Test number
    436208822087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 XBP

Does L23 XBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 XBP is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 XBP?
The MOT on L23 XBP is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 XBP done?
L23 XBP was recorded at 104,179 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,570 miles a year.
Has L23 XBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 XBP has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 XBP 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 XBP find?
L23 XBP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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