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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L26 MEEMOT history

L26 MEE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

L26 MEE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,378 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MEE was last recorded at 148,378 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 8,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,379 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,999 miles
Average per year
10,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,378 miles
  • 2025 – 139,379 miles
  • 2024 – 130,179 miles
  • 2023 – 123,165 miles
  • 2022 – 115,701 miles
  • 2021 – 107,584 miles
  • 2020 – 100,362 miles
  • 2019 – 89,247 miles
  • 2018 – 81,099 miles
  • 2017 – 74,286 miles
  • 2016 – 57,869 miles
  • 2015 – 36,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,378 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,378 miles (+8,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,378 miles
    Test number
    107548812415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,379 miles (+9,200)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,379 miles
    Test number
    547904016813
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,179 miles (+7,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,179 miles
    Test number
    301959257630
    • AdvisoryUnder tray body protection fitted

  4. Pass123,165 miles (+7,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,165 miles
    Test number
    348734405686
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake leaver has slight travel

  5. Pass115,701 miles (+8,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,701 miles
    Test number
    963386748406
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass107,584 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,584 miles
    Test number
    744959128997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,457 miles (+7,095)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,457 miles
    Test number
    801193558310
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DRLs (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass100,362 miles (+11,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    355068860788
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in areas

  9. Pass89,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    89,247 miles
    Test number
    618686793189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,247 miles (+8,148)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,247 miles
    Test number
    957461480406
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass81,099 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,099 miles
    Test number
    487912646700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,286 miles (+16,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    276107253632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass57,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    898432982825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,869 miles (+20,913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    618369926880
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass36,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,956 miles
    Test number
    559193975076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 MEE

Does L26 MEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MEE is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MEE?
The MOT on L26 MEE is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MEE done?
L26 MEE was recorded at 148,378 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 10,184 miles a year.
Has L26 MEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MEE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L26 MEE 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 MEE find?
L26 MEE passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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