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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

L26 LMVMOT history

L26 LMV is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 68,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L26 LMV white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,270 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 LMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 LMV was last recorded at 68,270 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,270 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,270 miles
  • 2025 – 64,646 miles
  • 2024 – 55,563 miles
  • 2023 – 45,437 miles
  • 2022 – 34,529 miles
  • 2021 – 21,024 miles
  • 2019 – 10,288 miles
  • 2018 – 9,749 miles
  • 2017 – 8,131 miles
  • 2016 – 6,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,270 miles
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,270 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,270 miles
    Test number
    936077615783
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail68,270 miles (+3,624)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,270 miles
    Test number
    698794095171
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,646 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    298018445931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,645 miles (+9,082)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    321066452483
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass55,563 miles (+10,126)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,563 miles
    Test number
    644726492013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,437 miles (+10,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,437 miles
    Test number
    608595079072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass34,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    34,529 miles
    Test number
    727182559354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,529 miles (+13,505)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,529 miles
    Test number
    332195244762
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass21,024 miles (+10,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    21,024 miles
    Test number
    820407305227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass10,288 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    10,288 miles
    Test number
    517687422943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,749 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    9,749 miles
    Test number
    394984436880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,131 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    8,131 miles
    Test number
    585009495081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    6,339 miles
    Test number
    920986132619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 LMV

Does L26 LMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LMV is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 LMV?
The MOT on L26 LMV is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 LMV done?
L26 LMV was recorded at 68,270 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,263 miles a year.
Has L26 LMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 LMV has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 LMV 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 LMV find?
L26 LMV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush.

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