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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L26 DOYMOT history

L26 DOY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 276,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L26 DOY red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
276,412 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
22,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DOY was last recorded at 276,412 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 5,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
270,942 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,470 miles
Average per year
22,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 276,412 miles
  • 2024 – 270,942 miles
  • 2023 – 264,035 miles
  • 2022 – 235,779 miles
  • 2021 – 207,759 miles
  • 2020 – 180,441 miles
  • 2019 – 155,137 miles
  • 2018 – 124,462 miles
  • 2017 – 91,710 miles
  • 2016 – 59,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass276,412 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass276,412 miles (+5,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    276,412 miles
    Test number
    626400700597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass270,942 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    270,942 miles
    Test number
    825113518495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass264,035 miles (+28,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    264,035 miles
    Test number
    740052246758
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass235,779 miles (+28,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    235,779 miles
    Test number
    263833760318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass207,759 miles (+27,318)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    207,759 miles
    Test number
    349744638712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,441 miles (+25,304)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    180,441 miles
    Test number
    324615825536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,137 miles (+30,675)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,137 miles
    Test number
    399636346117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,462 miles (+32,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,462 miles
    Test number
    873037942890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass91,710 miles (+31,756)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    878075972153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,954 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    597842687213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,201 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,201 miles
    Test number
    704546553320
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L26 DOY

Does L26 DOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DOY is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 DOY?
The MOT on L26 DOY is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 DOY done?
L26 DOY was recorded at 276,412 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 22,304 miles a year.
Has L26 DOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DOY has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on L26 DOY 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 DOY find?
L26 DOY passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front.

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