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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L27 LGFMOT history

L27 LGF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L27 LGF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,470 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 LGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 LGF was last recorded at 83,470 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 12,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,934 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,536 miles
Average per year
4,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,470 miles
  • 2024 – 70,934 miles
  • 2023 – 66,238 miles
  • 2022 – 63,180 miles
  • 2021 – 60,843 miles
  • 2020 – 59,531 miles
  • 2019 – 57,707 miles
  • 2018 – 55,736 miles
  • 2017 – 50,735 miles
  • 2016 – 44,942 miles
  • 2015 – 37,826 miles
  • 2014 – 28,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,470 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,470 miles (+12,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,470 miles
    Test number
    346095766862
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass70,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    745003740842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,934 miles (+4,696)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    653323540425
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass66,238 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,238 miles
    Test number
    829196802757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,229 miles (+3,049)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,229 miles
    Test number
    446130045388
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass63,180 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,180 miles
    Test number
    644522241730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,178 miles (+2,335)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,178 miles
    Test number
    570936261991
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass60,843 miles (+1,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    712207140655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass59,531 miles (+1,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,531 miles
    Test number
    392599831111
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass57,707 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    771493926338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail57,706 miles (+1,970)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,706 miles
    Test number
    802189772554
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass55,736 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    448506643152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,735 miles
    Test number
    447251491696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,735 miles (+5,793)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,735 miles
    Test number
    367628480707
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired incorrectly fitted (3.5.1n)
  15. Pass44,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,942 miles
    Test number
    471454946280
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes sticking slightly
  16. Fail44,942 miles (+7,116)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,942 miles
    Test number
    457310707758
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes sticking slightly
  17. Pass37,826 miles (+9,250)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,826 miles
    Test number
    709371829682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,576 miles
    Test number
    749767364272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 LGF

Does L27 LGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 LGF is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 LGF?
The MOT on L27 LGF is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 LGF done?
L27 LGF was recorded at 83,470 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,930 miles a year.
Has L27 LGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 LGF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 LGF 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 LGF find?
L27 LGF passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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