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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

L27 ESLMOT history

L27 ESL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 89,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

L27 ESL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,870 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 ESL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
17 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 ESL was last recorded at 89,870 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,866 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
12,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,870 miles
  • 2025 – 63,575 miles
  • 2024 – 43,063 miles
  • 2023 – 27,724 miles
  • 2022 – 23,092 miles
  • 2021 – 17,981 miles
  • 2020 – 14,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,870 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,870 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,870 miles
    Test number
    615757686641
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,866 miles (+26,291)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    740810365370
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    201017523634
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,575 miles (+20,512)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    572835497428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,063 miles
    Test number
    189429947656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,058 miles (+15,334)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,058 miles
    Test number
    557912390146
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass27,724 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    27,724 miles
    Test number
    523689663035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,287 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    26,287 miles
    Test number
    323968188251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass23,092 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,092 miles
    Test number
    297528389403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,981 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    17,981 miles
    Test number
    833915557149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    14,085 miles
    Test number
    596493001917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 ESL

Does L27 ESL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 ESL is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 ESL?
The MOT on L27 ESL is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 ESL done?
L27 ESL was recorded at 89,870 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 12,014 miles a year.
Has L27 ESL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 ESL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 ESL 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 ESL find?
L27 ESL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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