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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

L27 SWNMOT history

L27 SWN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

L27 SWN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2024
Mileage
86,268 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SWN was last recorded at 86,268 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,062 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
4,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,268 miles
  • 2022 – 73,921 miles
  • 2021 – 71,524 miles
  • 2020 – 67,063 miles
  • 2019 – 63,553 miles
  • 2018 – 58,422 miles
  • 2017 – 52,483 miles
  • 2016 – 46,761 miles
  • 2015 – 41,096 miles
  • 2014 – 37,418 miles
  • 2013 – 33,418 miles
  • 2012 – 29,790 miles
  • 2011 – 25,704 miles
  • 2010 – 21,320 miles
  • 2009 – 16,626 miles
  • 2008 – 12,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,268 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, beam pattern acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy ch ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,268 miles (+206)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,268 miles
    Test number
    545661102967
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, beam pattern acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy ch ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail86,062 miles (+12,141)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,062 miles
    Test number
    992207408281
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, beam pattern acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy ch ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass73,921 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,921 miles
    Test number
    513251739125
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail73,921 miles (+2,397)3 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,921 miles
    Test number
    614638658971
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass71,524 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,524 miles
    Test number
    484173106758
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail71,524 miles (+4,461)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,524 miles
    Test number
    376846120465
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    714707238764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail67,063 miles (+3,510)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    450174430200
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass63,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    815900915947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,553 miles (+5,131)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    961854428223
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

  11. Pass58,422 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,422 miles
    Test number
    532000789581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,483 miles
    Test number
    811353843127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,482 miles (+5,721)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,482 miles
    Test number
    998181380960
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass46,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,761 miles
    Test number
    204794366793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,759 miles (+5,663)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,759 miles
    Test number
    704496450878
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,096 miles (+3,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    658143811661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,418 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,418 miles
    Test number
    446781404455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,418 miles (+3,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,418 miles
    Test number
    618963303386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass29,790 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,790 miles
    Test number
    686617692209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,704 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,704 miles
    Test number
    818544391230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,320 miles (+4,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,320 miles
    Test number
    120569090280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass16,626 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,626 miles
    Test number
    433630909456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,121 miles
    Test number
    660878398234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 SWN

Does L27 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 SWN expired on 11 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 SWN?
The MOT on L27 SWN expired on 11 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 SWN done?
L27 SWN was recorded at 86,268 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 4,929 miles a year.
Has L27 SWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SWN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L27 SWN 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 SWN find?
L27 SWN passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, beam pattern acceptable, and 4 more.

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