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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

L26 JLPMOT history

L26 JLP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L26 JLP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,232 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JLP was last recorded at 101,232 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,694 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
6,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,232 miles
  • 2025 – 91,632 miles
  • 2024 – 84,878 miles
  • 2022 – 74,412 miles
  • 2021 – 52,355 miles
  • 2019 – 31,661 miles
  • 2018 – 29,960 miles
  • 2017 – 27,370 miles
  • 2016 – 24,888 miles
  • 2015 – 20,669 miles
  • 2014 – 15,980 miles
  • 2013 – 12,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,232 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,232 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    411755663707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,694 miles (+9,062)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,694 miles
    Test number
    530150630836
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass91,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,632 miles
    Test number
    874316723809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,631 miles (+6,753)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    857009777370
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass84,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,878 miles
    Test number
    400751971688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail84,878 miles (+10,466)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,878 miles
    Test number
    649165383306
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass74,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    277144953314
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail74,411 miles (+8,914)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,411 miles
    Test number
    645019070873
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass65,497 miles (+13,142)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,497 miles
    Test number
    840196383204
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass52,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,355 miles
    Test number
    233915538456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail52,348 miles (+20,687)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    856578341436
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass31,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,661 miles
    Test number
    952597978490
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryDiff oil seals leaking
  13. Fail31,661 miles (+1,701)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,661 miles
    Test number
    964329752771
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryDiff oil seals leaking
  14. Pass29,960 miles (+2,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,960 miles
    Test number
    244868253574
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen suffering from stone chips.
  15. Pass27,370 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,370 miles
    Test number
    347827331541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,888 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,888 miles
    Test number
    809340198538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,669 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,669 miles
    Test number
    826050385184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,980 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,980 miles
    Test number
    718626074177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,671 miles
    Test number
    886988173167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 JLP

Does L26 JLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JLP is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 JLP?
The MOT on L26 JLP is valid until 22 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 JLP done?
L26 JLP was recorded at 101,232 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 6,922 miles a year.
Has L26 JLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JLP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 JLP 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 JLP find?
L26 JLP passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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