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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L24 SJVMOT history

L24 SJV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

L24 SJV white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,991 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 SJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 SJV was last recorded at 138,991 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 11,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,328 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,663 miles
Average per year
7,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,991 miles
  • 2025 – 127,328 miles
  • 2024 – 120,743 miles
  • 2023 – 113,997 miles
  • 2022 – 108,216 miles
  • 2021 – 104,528 miles
  • 2020 – 98,352 miles
  • 2019 – 88,936 miles
  • 2018 – 79,950 miles
  • 2017 – 72,538 miles
  • 2016 – 66,396 miles
  • 2015 – 55,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,991 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,991 miles (+11,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,991 miles
    Test number
    947671884017
    • 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))
  2. Pass127,328 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,328 miles
    Test number
    774202464554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,743 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,743 miles
    Test number
    680667066522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,584 miles (+6,587)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,584 miles
    Test number
    238000575996
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass113,997 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,997 miles
    Test number
    346918275094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,983 miles (+5,767)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,983 miles
    Test number
    910210415896
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broke (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass108,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,216 miles
    Test number
    279473159292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail108,216 miles (+3,688)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,216 miles
    Test number
    182862065349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam miss aligned (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass104,528 miles (+6,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,528 miles
    Test number
    260671911036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass98,352 miles (+9,416)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,352 miles
    Test number
    728482208142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,936 miles (+8,986)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    277620853736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,950 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    970505158008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    705053934581
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides are borderline (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Fail72,538 miles (+263)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    787358572679
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working tail lamp (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides are borderline (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Fail72,275 miles (+5,879)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    518706828322
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  16. Pass66,396 miles (+11,308)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,396 miles
    Test number
    994792812722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,088 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,088 miles
    Test number
    298050595412
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail54,880 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,880 miles
    Test number
    798275885151
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L24 SJV

Does L24 SJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 SJV is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 SJV?
The MOT on L24 SJV is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 SJV done?
L24 SJV was recorded at 138,991 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 7,502 miles a year.
Has L24 SJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 SJV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L24 SJV 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 L24 SJV find?
L24 SJV passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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