Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
L26 PDNMOT history
L26 PDN is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 64,706 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 64,706 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 PDN
- 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
- 18 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 PDN was last recorded at 64,706 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 60,750 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,956 miles
- Average per year
- 4,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,706 miles
- 2025 – 60,750 miles
- 2024 – 55,937 miles
- 2023 – 51,470 miles
- 2022 – 48,876 miles
- 2021 – 44,780 miles
- 2020 – 40,310 miles
- 2019 – 35,887 miles
- 2018 – 31,574 miles
- 2017 – 26,931 miles
- 2016 – 22,866 miles
- 2015 – 17,809 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,706 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,706 miles (+3,956)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 64,706 miles
- Test number
- 205752901579
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,750 miles (+4,813)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 60,750 miles
- Test number
- 703691773986
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,937 miles (+4,467)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 55,937 miles
- Test number
- 914498554645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 51,470 miles
- Test number
- 645496741611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,470 miles (+2,594)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,470 miles
- Test number
- 446583214333
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass48,876 miles (+4,096)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 48,876 miles
- Test number
- 241049667151
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass44,780 miles (+4,470)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 44,780 miles
- Test number
- 292331459563
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass40,310 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 40,310 miles
- Test number
- 898639950207
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,887 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 35,887 miles
- Test number
- 945543438261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,885 miles (+4,311)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,885 miles
- Test number
- 562102285768
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass31,574 miles (+4,643)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 31,574 miles
- Test number
- 276074198675
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 26,931 miles
- Test number
- 117155052856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,931 miles (+4,065)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,931 miles
- Test number
- 765276235490
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass22,866 miles (+5,057)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 22,866 miles
- Test number
- 696724869881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 17,809 miles
- Test number
- 301047874446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 PDN
- Does L26 PDN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 PDN is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 PDN?
- The MOT on L26 PDN is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 PDN done?
- L26 PDN was recorded at 64,706 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
- Has L26 PDN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 PDN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L26 PDN 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 PDN find?
- L26 PDN passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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