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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L26 MNCMOT history

L26 MNC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

L26 MNC white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,365 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MNC was last recorded at 116,365 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 7,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,365 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,000 miles
Average per year
8,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,365 miles
  • 2025 – 109,365 miles
  • 2024 – 100,081 miles
  • 2023 – 92,499 miles
  • 2022 – 84,657 miles
  • 2021 – 77,289 miles
  • 2020 – 64,405 miles
  • 2019 – 56,947 miles
  • 2018 – 48,068 miles
  • 2017 – 40,758 miles
  • 2016 – 31,945 miles
  • 2015 – 23,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,365 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 unevenly worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,365 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,365 miles
    Test number
    632120304241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,365 miles
    Test number
    202483440348
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail109,365 miles (+189)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,365 miles
    Test number
    406947876964
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb? (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail109,176 miles (+9,095)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,176 miles
    Test number
    108885835402
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint after middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass100,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    694272198161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,081 miles (+7,582)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    778620161899
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi-joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  7. Pass92,499 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,499 miles
    Test number
    360973364333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail92,372 miles (+7,715)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    928755474883
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has been cut through by undertray (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass84,657 miles (+7,368)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    966368684448
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass77,289 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,289 miles
    Test number
    592817416755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail77,289 miles (+12,884)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,289 miles
    Test number
    692701365685
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread pattern area 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass64,405 miles (+7,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    215344029820
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  13. Pass56,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,947 miles
    Test number
    119354406777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,947 miles (+8,879)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,947 miles
    Test number
    303937064083
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass48,068 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,068 miles
    Test number
    368232876313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,066 miles (+7,308)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    708537926997
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  17. Pass40,758 miles (+8,813)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,758 miles
    Test number
    264993667521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,945 miles (+7,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,945 miles
    Test number
    930316679231
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread pattern
  19. Pass23,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    205381335194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L26 MNC

Does L26 MNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MNC is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MNC?
The MOT on L26 MNC is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MNC done?
L26 MNC was recorded at 116,365 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 8,343 miles a year.
Has L26 MNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MNC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 MNC 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 MNC find?
L26 MNC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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