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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

L26 ARXMOT history

L26 ARX is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L26 ARX white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,566 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 ARX was last recorded at 79,566 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 12,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,784 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,782 miles
Average per year
8,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,566 miles
  • 2025 – 66,784 miles
  • 2024 – 61,947 miles
  • 2023 – 55,866 miles
  • 2022 – 37,666 miles
  • 2021 – 28,238 miles
  • 2020 – 20,356 miles
  • 2019 – 16,934 miles
  • 2018 – 12,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,566 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,566 miles (+12,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    726917705691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,784 miles (+4,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,784 miles
    Test number
    512143456869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,947 miles
    Test number
    439655553351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,746 miles (+5,880)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,746 miles
    Test number
    766841604811
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,866 miles
    Test number
    197276925424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,861 miles (+18,195)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    737743239296
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass37,666 miles (+9,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,666 miles
    Test number
    698042823958
    • 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. Pass28,238 miles (+7,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,238 miles
    Test number
    472706516208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass20,356 miles (+3,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,356 miles
    Test number
    956083773273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass16,934 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    16,934 miles
    Test number
    250607959533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    12,604 miles
    Test number
    675852864919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 ARX

Does L26 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 ARX is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 ARX?
The MOT on L26 ARX is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 ARX done?
L26 ARX was recorded at 79,566 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 8,311 miles a year.
Has L26 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 ARX has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 ARX 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 ARX find?
L26 ARX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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