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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass2,874 miles
  • AdvisoryUndersealed

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass2,874 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    2,874 miles
    Test number
    770408328872
    • AdvisoryUndersealed
  2. Pass2,718 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    2,718 miles
    Test number
    496930754649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass98,617 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,617 miles
    Test number
    882864234263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,327 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,327 miles
    Test number
    958115429545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass94,894 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    438927181638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,595 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,595 miles
    Test number
    157101354243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass79,973 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,973 miles
    Test number
    750803088160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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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