
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,043 cc
L23 XCNMOT history
L23 XCN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 2,874 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 2,874 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 XCN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,043 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 24 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 XCN was last recorded at 2,874 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jul 2009: 80,695 miles, lower than 80,965 miles on 1 Jul 2009.
- 30 Sept 2021: 2,710 miles, lower than 98,617 miles on 6 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 2,718 miles · 6 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 2,874 miles
- 2022 – 2,718 miles
- 2021 – 2,710 miles
- 2020 – 98,617 miles
- 2019 – 98,327 miles
- 2018 – 97,997 miles
- 2017 – 97,256 miles
- 2016 – 96,638 miles
- 2015 – 94,894 miles
- 2014 – 91,595 miles
- 2013 – 87,788 miles
- 2012 – 84,580 miles
- 2011 – 81,565 miles
- 2009 – 80,695 miles
- 2008 – 79,973 miles
- 2007 – 78,896 miles
- 2006 – 77,459 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryUndersealed
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Front H/Lamp switch sticky
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass2,874 miles (+156)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 2,874 miles
- Test number
- 770408328872
- AdvisoryUndersealed
Pass2,718 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 2,718 miles
- Test number
- 496930754649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,710 miles (-95,907)2 dangerous10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,710 miles
- Test number
- 786410189460
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,617 miles (+290)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 98,617 miles
- Test number
- 882864234263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,327 miles (+330)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 98,327 miles
- Test number
- 958115429545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,997 miles (+741)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 97,997 miles
- Test number
- 521421874206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,256 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 97,256 miles
- Test number
- 219754464859
- AdvisoryFront H/Lamp switch sticky
- AdvisoryRear Fog lamp switch sticky sometimes
Fail97,254 miles (+616)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,254 miles
- Test number
- 994338852643
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront H/Lamp switch sticky
- AdvisoryRear Fog lamp switch sticky sometimes
Pass96,638 miles (+1,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 96,638 miles
- Test number
- 732132502960
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass94,894 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 94,894 miles
- Test number
- 438927181638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,595 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 91,595 miles
- Test number
- 157101354243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,578 miles (+3,790)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,578 miles
- Test number
- 357144144290
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteN/s/f track rod end requires a locking nut
Pass87,788 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 87,788 miles
- Test number
- 709084323226
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnable to see brake pads
Fail87,779 miles (+3,199)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,779 miles
- Test number
- 307114823298
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnable to see brake pads
Pass84,580 miles (+14)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 84,580 miles
- Test number
- 847101842281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
- NoteRear exhaust rubber hanger splitting
Fail84,566 miles (+3,001)4 dangerous7 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,566 miles
- Test number
- 136783932235
- DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
- NoteRear exhaust rubber hanger splitting
Pass81,565 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 81,565 miles
- Test number
- 575965531251
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth wipers deterated
Fail81,560 miles (+24)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,560 miles
- Test number
- 265385131237
- DangerousRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth wipers deterated
Fail81,536 miles (+841)14 failures9 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,536 miles
- Test number
- 328854891046
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
- NoteExhaust heat shield loose
Pass80,695 miles (-270)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 80,695 miles
- Test number
- 853538489191
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail80,965 miles (+992)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,965 miles
- Test number
- 772012489147
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass79,973 miles (+1,077)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 79,973 miles
- Test number
- 750803088160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,896 miles (+1,437)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 78,896 miles
- Test number
- 950527977146
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass77,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 77,459 miles
- Test number
- 534658576144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 XCN
- Does L23 XCN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 XCN expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 XCN?
- The MOT on L23 XCN expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 XCN done?
- L23 XCN was recorded at 2,874 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024.
- Has L23 XCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 XCN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on L23 XCN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L23 XCN find?
- L23 XCN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: undersealed.
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