
Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc
L26 JGBMOT history
L26 JGB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 117,618 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,069 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 JGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 JGB was last recorded at 117,618 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 14,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,493 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,125 miles
- Average per year
- 10,069 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,618 miles
- 2024 – 103,493 miles
- 2023 – 80,938 miles
- 2022 – 74,291 miles
- 2021 – 63,927 miles
- 2020 – 56,827 miles
- 2019 – 49,363 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays
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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
12 tests since 1 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,618 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 117,618 miles
- Test number
- 168832477330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Fail117,618 miles (+14,125)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,618 miles
- Test number
- 553740485571
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Pass103,493 miles (+13,289)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 103,493 miles
- Test number
- 546919613990
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass90,204 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 90,204 miles
- Test number
- 503108936924
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail90,204 miles (+9,266)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,204 miles
- Test number
- 265867112046
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass80,938 miles (+6,647)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 80,938 miles
- Test number
- 602359372065
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays
Pass74,291 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 74,291 miles
- Test number
- 515021246734
- AdvisoryNear side number plate bulb holder missing
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
Fail74,291 miles (+10,364)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,291 miles
- Test number
- 540023238807
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNear side number plate bulb holder missing
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
Pass63,927 miles (+7,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 63,927 miles
- Test number
- 408309028745
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass56,827 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 56,827 miles
- Test number
- 643836423805
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,814 miles (+7,451)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,814 miles
- Test number
- 183343914350
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,363 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 49,363 miles
- Test number
- 967175698374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 JGB
- Does L26 JGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JGB is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 JGB?
- The MOT on L26 JGB is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 JGB done?
- L26 JGB was recorded at 117,618 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 10,069 miles a year.
- Has L26 JGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 JGB has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 JGB 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 JGB find?
- L26 JGB passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread; under trays.
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