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Volkswagen Polo

Brown · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L26 TWGMOT history

L26 TWG is a brown petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 96,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

L26 TWG brown Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
96,669 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 TWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 TWG was last recorded at 96,669 miles on 8 May 2026, 8,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,654 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,015 miles
Average per year
9,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,669 miles
  • 2025 – 88,654 miles
  • 2024 – 80,446 miles
  • 2023 – 71,676 miles
  • 2022 – 61,657 miles
  • 2021 – 45,229 miles
  • 2020 – 35,293 miles
  • 2019 – 30,344 miles
  • 2018 – 21,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,669 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,669 miles (+8,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,669 miles
    Test number
    206745312718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass88,654 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,654 miles
    Test number
    692893938292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,653 miles (+8,207)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    396731137136
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass80,446 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,446 miles
    Test number
    817050980387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,435 miles (+8,759)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    793990754056
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass71,676 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,676 miles
    Test number
    843622022702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,459 miles (+9,802)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    919618348346
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  8. Pass61,657 miles (+16,428)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,657 miles
    Test number
    246282574776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,229 miles (+9,936)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    211232052091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,293 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    35,293 miles
    Test number
    131801545372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,344 miles (+8,438)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    30,344 miles
    Test number
    651579675380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    21,906 miles
    Test number
    807153280725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 TWG

Does L26 TWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 TWG is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 TWG?
The MOT on L26 TWG is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 TWG done?
L26 TWG was recorded at 96,669 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 9,238 miles a year.
Has L26 TWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 TWG has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 TWG 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 TWG find?
L26 TWG passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

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