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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,798 cc

L26 BNTMOT history

L26 BNT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 85,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

L26 BNT blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,593 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 BNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 BNT was last recorded at 85,593 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 8,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,425 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,168 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,593 miles
  • 2025 – 77,425 miles
  • 2024 – 71,188 miles
  • 2023 – 65,504 miles
  • 2022 – 63,800 miles
  • 2021 – 56,139 miles
  • 2020 – 53,248 miles
  • 2019 – 45,598 miles
  • 2018 – 34,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,593 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,593 miles (+8,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    891346446317
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass77,425 miles (+6,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    455741406202
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass71,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,188 miles
    Test number
    809320893358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,187 miles (+5,683)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    805457253829
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,504 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    844138051446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,800 miles (+7,661)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,800 miles
    Test number
    591831808308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,139 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    525392671583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,248 miles (+7,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,248 miles
    Test number
    334201854163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,598 miles (+10,657)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,598 miles
    Test number
    773463258472
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,941 miles
    Test number
    153738454028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 BNT

Does L26 BNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 BNT is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 BNT?
The MOT on L26 BNT is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 BNT done?
L26 BNT was recorded at 85,593 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has L26 BNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 BNT has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 BNT 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 BNT find?
L26 BNT passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both offside and nearside; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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