Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,199 cc
L26 STNMOT history
L26 STN is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 107,268 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 107,268 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,129 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 STN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 14 Jan 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 STN was last recorded at 107,268 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 11,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,754 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,514 miles
- Average per year
- 8,129 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,268 miles
- 2025 – 95,754 miles
- 2024 – 86,114 miles
- 2023 – 78,447 miles
- 2022 – 72,021 miles
- 2021 – 64,177 miles
- 2020 – 56,705 miles
- 2019 – 48,162 miles
- 2018 – 39,932 miles
- 2017 – 33,646 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,268 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 7 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,268 miles (+11,514)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 107,268 miles
- Test number
- 269915255479
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass95,754 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 95,754 miles
- Test number
- 358769632269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,752 miles (+9,638)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,752 miles
- Test number
- 804072474466
- MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass86,114 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 86,114 miles
- Test number
- 278543338908
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail86,114 miles (+7,667)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,114 miles
- Test number
- 512130600167
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,447 miles (+6,426)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 78,447 miles
- Test number
- 735719159902
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,021 miles (+7,844)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 72,021 miles
- Test number
- 442048269638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,177 miles (+7,472)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 64,177 miles
- Test number
- 698630882897
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front suspension top mount
Pass56,705 miles (+8,543)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 56,705 miles
- Test number
- 307569729008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 48,162 miles
- Test number
- 300495236059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,162 miles (+8,230)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,162 miles
- Test number
- 553330234130
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass39,932 miles (+6,286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 39,932 miles
- Test number
- 253163501615
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass33,646 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 33,646 miles
- Test number
- 750907658207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 STN
- Does L26 STN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 STN is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 STN?
- The MOT on L26 STN is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 STN done?
- L26 STN was recorded at 107,268 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,129 miles a year.
- Has L26 STN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 STN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 STN 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 STN find?
- L26 STN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.
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