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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L25 PRDMOT history

L25 PRD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L25 PRD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,657 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 PRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 PRD was last recorded at 103,657 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,174 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,483 miles
Average per year
6,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,657 miles
  • 2025 – 99,174 miles
  • 2023 – 96,603 miles
  • 2022 – 91,118 miles
  • 2021 – 83,454 miles
  • 2019 – 71,800 miles
  • 2018 – 62,284 miles
  • 2017 – 48,331 miles
  • 2016 – 38,392 miles
  • 2015 – 33,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,657 miles
    Test number
    944136662816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,657 miles (+4,483)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,657 miles
    Test number
    972493736785
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,174 miles
    Test number
    481318288937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,174 miles (+2,571)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,174 miles
    Test number
    409284926985
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass96,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    550173293740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail96,603 miles (+5,485)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    349500440205
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass91,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,118 miles
    Test number
    534321726551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,118 miles (+7,664)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,118 miles
    Test number
    475362232156
    • 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))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,454 miles
    Test number
    335116461125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,454 miles (+11,654)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,454 miles
    Test number
    146698483726
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass71,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,800 miles
    Test number
    879158302634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail71,800 miles (+9,516)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,800 miles
    Test number
    697690048290
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass62,284 miles (+13,953)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    433640000545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    899044633336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)

  15. Fail48,331 miles (+9,939)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    733407078669
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked (not to cord)

  16. Pass38,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    735031677146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,392 miles (+5,128)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    430254684017
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass33,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,264 miles
    Test number
    387065485015
    • 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)

Questions about L25 PRD

Does L25 PRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 PRD is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 PRD?
The MOT on L25 PRD is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 PRD done?
L25 PRD was recorded at 103,657 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,091 miles a year.
Has L25 PRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 PRD has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 PRD 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 PRD find?
L25 PRD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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