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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

L27 TOVMOT history

L27 TOV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

L27 TOV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
102,105 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 TOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L27 TOV was last recorded at 102,105 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 7,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,950 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,155 miles
Average per year
6,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,105 miles
  • 2025 – 94,950 miles
  • 2024 – 92,823 miles
  • 2023 – 86,885 miles
  • 2022 – 72,804 miles
  • 2021 – 64,898 miles
  • 2020 – 62,439 miles
  • 2019 – 54,984 miles
  • 2018 – 47,685 miles
  • 2017 – 42,629 miles
  • 2016 – 32,466 miles
  • 2015 – 21,101 miles
  • 2014 – 21,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,105 miles
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on high beam (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Slight lift in both sides (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail102,105 miles (+7,155)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,105 miles
    Test number
    816663122214
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on high beam (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass94,950 miles (+2,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,950 miles
    Test number
    944399272007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,823 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,823 miles
    Test number
    810601282352
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,823 miles (+5,938)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,823 miles
    Test number
    101348494332
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,885 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    939576934016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,403 miles (+12,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,403 miles
    Test number
    411122602982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,804 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,804 miles
    Test number
    766618620192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,804 miles (+7,906)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,804 miles
    Test number
    528628665224
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,898 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,898 miles
    Test number
    756168816002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    393010954550
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  11. Fail62,439 miles (+7,455)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    124299253553
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  12. Pass54,984 miles (+7,299)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,984 miles
    Test number
    249602217421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    737485568803
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Slight lift in both sides (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Fail47,685 miles (+5,056)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    877257198611
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Slight lift in both sides (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass42,629 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,629 miles
    Test number
    393520176806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail42,628 miles (+10,162)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    103121037664
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,466 miles (+11,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,466 miles
    Test number
    184460399235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,101 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,101 miles
    Test number
    208736405041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,075 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,075 miles
    Test number
    606818954337
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L27 TOV

Does L27 TOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 TOV is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 TOV?
The MOT on L27 TOV is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 TOV done?
L27 TOV was recorded at 102,105 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 6,841 miles a year.
Has L27 TOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 TOV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 TOV 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 TOV find?
L27 TOV failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on high beam; front headlamp aim too low; nearside front outer vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 4 more.

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