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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L26 AHEMOT history

L26 AHE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 128,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L26 AHE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,384 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 AHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 AHE was last recorded at 128,384 miles on 21 May 2026, 5,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,579 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,805 miles
Average per year
8,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,384 miles
  • 2025 – 122,579 miles
  • 2024 – 115,897 miles
  • 2023 – 111,043 miles
  • 2022 – 105,279 miles
  • 2021 – 87,522 miles
  • 2019 – 69,532 miles
  • 2018 – 64,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,384 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,384 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,384 miles
    Test number
    257677482910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,579 miles (+6,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,579 miles
    Test number
    288796929084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass115,897 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,897 miles
    Test number
    358910580702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail115,864 miles (+4,821)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    183784481587
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass111,043 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,043 miles
    Test number
    662084861504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,279 miles
    Test number
    337069304744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail105,279 miles (+17,757)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,279 miles
    Test number
    181646944270
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass87,522 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,522 miles
    Test number
    805521461431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,030 miles (+15,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    341023913873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass69,532 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,532 miles
    Test number
    286656343942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,257 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,257 miles
    Test number
    595655317651
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Questions about L26 AHE

Does L26 AHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 AHE is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 AHE?
The MOT on L26 AHE is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 AHE done?
L26 AHE was recorded at 128,384 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 8,576 miles a year.
Has L26 AHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 AHE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 AHE 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 L26 AHE find?
L26 AHE passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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