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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L24 BTJMOT history

L24 BTJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

L24 BTJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,323 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 BTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 BTJ was last recorded at 84,323 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2019: 46,277 miles, lower than 46,282 miles on 26 Mar 2019.

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
84,310 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,323 miles
  • 2025 – 75,939 miles
  • 2024 – 70,023 miles
  • 2023 – 65,236 miles
  • 2022 – 58,936 miles
  • 2021 – 52,915 miles
  • 2020 – 50,787 miles
  • 2019 – 46,277 miles
  • 2018 – 40,976 miles
  • 2017 – 33,815 miles
  • 2016 – 30,650 miles
  • 2015 – 26,436 miles
  • 2014 – 20,183 miles
  • 2013 – 14,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,323 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill panel corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,323 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,323 miles
    Test number
    188670770394
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

  2. Fail84,320 miles (+10)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    728261107897
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

  3. Fail84,310 miles (+8,371)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    545352653389
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting driver side lower panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass75,939 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    912272579208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail75,939 miles (+5,916)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    297060989145
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass70,023 miles (+4,787)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    739565741409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass65,236 miles (+6,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,236 miles
    Test number
    959230769314
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass58,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,936 miles
    Test number
    133650125590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail58,936 miles (+6,021)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,936 miles
    Test number
    835637878599
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass52,915 miles (+2,128)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,915 miles
    Test number
    836561884003
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass50,787 miles (+4,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    725072425394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass46,277 miles (-5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    46,277 miles
    Test number
    488152633031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail46,282 miles (+5,306)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    621866641817
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass40,976 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    860405387650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,952 miles (+7,137)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    852133629155
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass33,815 miles (+3,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,815 miles
    Test number
    544683113573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass30,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,650 miles
    Test number
    837106803914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,650 miles (+4,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,650 miles
    Test number
    916221656835
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass26,436 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,436 miles
    Test number
    489189385195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,183 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,183 miles
    Test number
    299544964103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,533 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,533 miles
    Test number
    325031663128
    • NoteOs mirror cover missing

Questions about L24 BTJ

Does L24 BTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 BTJ is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 BTJ?
The MOT on L24 BTJ is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 BTJ done?
L24 BTJ was recorded at 84,323 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,424 miles a year.
Has L24 BTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 BTJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 BTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L24 BTJ find?
L24 BTJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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