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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,198 cc

L26 JKRMOT history

L26 JKR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2023.

L26 JKR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
117,773 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JKR was last recorded at 117,773 miles on 29 Aug 2023, 8,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,017 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
8,756 miles
Average per year
6,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,773 miles
  • 2021 – 109,017 miles
  • 2020 – 94,340 miles
  • 2019 – 81,481 miles
  • 2018 – 79,468 miles
  • 2017 – 76,088 miles
  • 2016 – 71,857 miles
  • 2015 – 69,253 miles
  • 2014 – 61,855 miles
  • 2013 – 50,694 miles
  • 2012 – 37,438 miles
  • 2011 – 31,685 miles
  • 2010 – 30,048 miles
  • 2009 – 27,035 miles
  • 2007 – 20,453 miles
  • 2006 – 14,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,773 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively tyre causing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre is mishapen and has a low spot to the outer shoulder wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,773 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,773 miles
    Test number
    906505797352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,773 miles (+8,756)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,773 miles
    Test number
    457319118351
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,017 miles (+14,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,017 miles
    Test number
    918176019923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,340 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,340 miles
    Test number
    239079544421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively tyre causing (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre is mishapen and has a low spot to the outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively tyre causing (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  5. Fail94,340 miles (+14)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,340 miles
    Test number
    724667367103
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively tyre causing (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre is mishapen and has a low spot to the outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively tyre causing (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  6. Fail94,326 miles (+12,845)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,326 miles
    Test number
    640665561434
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated appears to be filled with chf hydraulic fluid and not clutch/brake fluid (1.8 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pressure pipe - at nsf arch area, pipe heavily swollen with corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively tyre causing (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre is mishapen and has a low spot to the outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively tyre causing (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  7. Pass81,481 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,481 miles
    Test number
    760105760165
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail81,481 miles (+2,013)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,481 miles
    Test number
    110571208090
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth (4.4.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,468 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,468 miles
    Test number
    234899945029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    298836822891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Fail76,088 miles (+4,231)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    512513462993
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass71,857 miles (+2,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,857 miles
    Test number
    819369295462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass69,253 miles (+7,398)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    915552895098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre inner shoulder worn
    • NoteRear exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

  14. Pass61,855 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,855 miles
    Test number
    935351294038
    • NoteN/S/F brake sensor wire broken causing light on dash

  15. Fail61,855 miles (+11,161)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,855 miles
    Test number
    376988574087
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/S/F brake sensor wire broken causing light on dash

  16. Pass50,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    425829173030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail50,694 miles (+13,256)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    399669073013
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail37,438 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    105972782443
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass37,438 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    139682582059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,685 miles
    Test number
    896679681095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail31,685 miles (+1,637)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,685 miles
    Test number
    747079181084
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,048 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    882074180024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,035 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,035 miles
    Test number
    162514489453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,453 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,453 miles
    Test number
    940735827366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,839 miles
    Test number
    273000626332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 JKR

Does L26 JKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 JKR expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 JKR?
The MOT on L26 JKR expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 JKR done?
L26 JKR was recorded at 117,773 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2023, an average of 6,133 miles a year.
Has L26 JKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JKR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 JKR 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 JKR find?
L26 JKR passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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