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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

L25 WEVMOT history

L25 WEV is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L25 WEV white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,103 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 WEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 WEV was last recorded at 99,103 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 11,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,435 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,668 miles
Average per year
6,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,103 miles
  • 2025 – 87,435 miles
  • 2024 – 81,437 miles
  • 2023 – 73,673 miles
  • 2022 – 72,220 miles
  • 2021 – 69,174 miles
  • 2020 – 59,419 miles
  • 2019 – 50,661 miles
  • 2018 – 49,687 miles
  • 2017 – 41,500 miles
  • 2016 – 37,529 miles
  • 2015 – 29,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,103 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,103 miles (+11,668)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,103 miles
    Test number
    792033180908
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass87,435 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,435 miles
    Test number
    639966553127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,437 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    735266698361
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail81,432 miles (+7,759)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,432 miles
    Test number
    739692962665
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass73,673 miles (+1,453)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,673 miles
    Test number
    139567496055
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass72,220 miles (+3,046)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,220 miles
    Test number
    585694621217
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt is detereated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts and is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is boled on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is boled on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box is corroded

  7. Pass69,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,174 miles
    Test number
    551126010751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,174 miles (+9,755)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,174 miles
    Test number
    667189245565
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass59,419 miles (+8,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,419 miles
    Test number
    704822110409
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass50,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    50,661 miles
    Test number
    390856393372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,660 miles (+973)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,660 miles
    Test number
    917453423327
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass49,687 miles (+8,187)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    574044091176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,500 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    949542496833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,529 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    912930752440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,852 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,852 miles
    Test number
    259318879990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,875 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    347386415447
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L25 WEV

Does L25 WEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 WEV is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 WEV?
The MOT on L25 WEV is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 WEV done?
L25 WEV was recorded at 99,103 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,405 miles a year.
Has L25 WEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 WEV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L25 WEV 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 WEV find?
L25 WEV passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: central front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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