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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L25 LEFMOT history

L25 LEF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L25 LEF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
127,044 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 LEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 LEF was last recorded at 127,044 miles on 21 May 2026, 7,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,020 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,024 miles
Average per year
8,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,044 miles
  • 2025 – 120,020 miles
  • 2024 – 115,329 miles
  • 2023 – 97,899 miles
  • 2021 – 95,389 miles
  • 2020 – 93,379 miles
  • 2019 – 93,307 miles
  • 2018 – 90,265 miles
  • 2017 – 74,736 miles
  • 2016 – 59,836 miles
  • 2015 – 51,096 miles
  • 2014 – 33,995 miles
  • 2013 – 20,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,044 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust silencer, bad condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front sub frame and suspension arms badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Long hand brake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    127,044 miles
    Test number
    467164980676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail127,044 miles (+7,024)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,044 miles
    Test number
    585804274900
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,020 miles (+4,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    469958509012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,329 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,329 miles
    Test number
    101626540605
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,328 miles (+17,429)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,328 miles
    Test number
    870596261578
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel close to limit

  6. Pass97,899 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    474114454561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,389 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,389 miles
    Test number
    331793788542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer, bad condition
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame and suspension arms badly corroded
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel

  8. Fail95,389 miles (+2,010)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,389 miles
    Test number
    752148895306
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension coil spring, incorrectly fitted lower
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer, bad condition
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame and suspension arms badly corroded
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel

  9. Pass93,379 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,379 miles
    Test number
    437895485236
    • AdvisoryFULL PLASTICS AND OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST CORRODED

  10. Pass93,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,307 miles
    Test number
    132468879073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  11. Fail93,307 miles (+3,042)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,307 miles
    Test number
    725408677440
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass90,265 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,265 miles
    Test number
    335073809024
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDash warning light (oil) flashing on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorating

  13. Fail90,265 miles (+15,529)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,265 miles
    Test number
    928693037261
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDash warning light (oil) flashing on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorating

  14. Pass74,736 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    430797378169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail74,735 miles (+14,899)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,735 miles
    Test number
    553813299054
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass59,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,836 miles
    Test number
    135220095887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat in rear seats not fitted in car

  17. Fail59,836 miles (+8,740)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,836 miles
    Test number
    290576835476
    • FailureNearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings not tested brakes binding
    • AdvisoryChild seat in rear seats not fitted in car

  18. Pass51,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    607058655062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  19. Fail51,096 miles (+17,101)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    496448755024
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  20. Pass33,995 miles (+13,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,995 miles
    Test number
    749279954064
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass20,326 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    20,326 miles
    Test number
    555559553065
    • NoteN/s headlamp aim just in spec. unable to adjust as adjuster broken

  22. Fail20,326 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,326 miles
    Test number
    798939053032
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s headlamp aim just in spec. unable to adjust as adjuster broken

Questions about L25 LEF

Does L25 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 LEF is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 LEF?
The MOT on L25 LEF is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 LEF done?
L25 LEF was recorded at 127,044 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 8,070 miles a year.
Has L25 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 LEF has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 LEF 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 LEF find?
L25 LEF passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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