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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

L25 GLWMOT history

L25 GLW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 38,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L25 GLW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
38,826 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 GLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
16 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 GLW was last recorded at 38,826 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 3,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,105 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,721 miles
Average per year
3,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,826 miles
  • 2025 – 35,105 miles
  • 2023 – 31,980 miles
  • 2022 – 29,974 miles
  • 2021 – 25,363 miles
  • 2020 – 22,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,826 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 14 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,826 miles (+3,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    38,826 miles
    Test number
    379010485458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass35,105 miles (+3,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    35,105 miles
    Test number
    540869640257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread erea of tyre cut not deep enough of cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass31,980 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    31,980 miles
    Test number
    658993931801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    29,974 miles
    Test number
    101929147556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail29,972 miles (+4,609)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,972 miles
    Test number
    810358015571
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass25,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    25,363 miles
    Test number
    628549778541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail25,363 miles (+2,994)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,363 miles
    Test number
    148464184158
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass22,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    22,369 miles
    Test number
    735580964454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 GLW

Does L25 GLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 GLW is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 GLW?
The MOT on L25 GLW is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 GLW done?
L25 GLW was recorded at 38,826 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,225 miles a year.
Has L25 GLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 GLW has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L25 GLW 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 L25 GLW find?
L25 GLW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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