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Volkswagen Polo

Orange · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L27 FCDMOT history

L27 FCD is an orange petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L27 FCD orange Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
80,879 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 FCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 FCD was last recorded at 80,879 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,879 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,879 miles
  • 2024 – 72,195 miles
  • 2023 – 65,451 miles
  • 2022 – 60,698 miles
  • 2020 – 57,035 miles
  • 2019 – 47,135 miles
  • 2018 – 39,823 miles
  • 2017 – 28,036 miles
  • 2016 – 22,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    447211411784
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail80,879 miles (+2,365)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    188015649680
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass78,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,514 miles
    Test number
    896685215365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail78,514 miles (+6,319)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,514 miles
    Test number
    958915915976
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass72,195 miles (+6,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,195 miles
    Test number
    748536911233
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass65,451 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,451 miles
    Test number
    209618082941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail65,450 miles (+4,752)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    182821973162
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass60,698 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,698 miles
    Test number
    849310798999
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail60,696 miles (+3,661)3 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,696 miles
    Test number
    997670527251
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front flexible brake hose are incorrectly mounted.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass57,035 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,035 miles
    Test number
    381401040098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,005 miles (+9,870)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    482191826755
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  12. Pass47,135 miles (+7,312)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,135 miles
    Test number
    786974715040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    230570743816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,822 miles (+11,786)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,822 miles
    Test number
    826773881763
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  15. Pass28,036 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,036 miles
    Test number
    197976258468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,722 miles
    Test number
    352609371679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 FCD

Does L27 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 FCD is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 FCD?
The MOT on L27 FCD is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 FCD done?
L27 FCD was recorded at 80,879 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
Has L27 FCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 FCD has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 FCD 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 FCD find?
L27 FCD passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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