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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L27 ATBMOT history

L27 ATB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L27 ATB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,649 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 ATB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 ATB was last recorded at 93,649 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 10,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,916 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,733 miles
Average per year
6,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,649 miles
  • 2025 – 82,916 miles
  • 2024 – 75,205 miles
  • 2023 – 66,906 miles
  • 2022 – 60,361 miles
  • 2021 – 54,019 miles
  • 2020 – 49,966 miles
  • 2019 – 43,195 miles
  • 2018 – 36,948 miles
  • 2017 – 30,710 miles
  • 2016 – 25,265 miles
  • 2015 – 20,218 miles
  • 2014 – 16,873 miles
  • 2013 – 13,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,649 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,649 miles
    Test number
    507037701332
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  2. Fail93,649 miles (+10,733)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,649 miles
    Test number
    299739442074
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  3. Pass82,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    869937473833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail82,916 miles (+7,711)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    691992639695
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass75,205 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,205 miles
    Test number
    357408978704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,906 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,906 miles
    Test number
    736513419096
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail66,906 miles (+6,545)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,906 miles
    Test number
    654679668306
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,361 miles
    Test number
    252035108512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,361 miles (+6,342)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,361 miles
    Test number
    517062844933
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,019 miles
    Test number
    387753789827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,019 miles (+4,053)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,019 miles
    Test number
    342008453061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass49,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,966 miles
    Test number
    713209576813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,966 miles (+6,771)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,966 miles
    Test number
    116607184635
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass43,195 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,195 miles
    Test number
    341115602829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,158 miles (+6,210)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,158 miles
    Test number
    421173847199
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass36,948 miles (+6,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    327234719022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    964974703177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,710 miles (+5,445)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    966315015202
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass25,265 miles (+5,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,265 miles
    Test number
    423483680675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass20,218 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,218 miles
    Test number
    455003675070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,873 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,873 miles
    Test number
    788156984000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,516 miles
    Test number
    769925283098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 ATB

Does L27 ATB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 ATB is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 ATB?
The MOT on L27 ATB is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 ATB done?
L27 ATB was recorded at 93,649 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,148 miles a year.
Has L27 ATB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 ATB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 ATB 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 L27 ATB find?
L27 ATB passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: both rear shock dust covers; corrosion to sills; exhaust corroded, and 2 more.

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