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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L27 XBAMOT history

L27 XBA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L27 XBA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,373 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 XBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 XBA was last recorded at 106,373 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,370 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,373 miles
  • 2025 – 106,370 miles
  • 2024 – 100,341 miles
  • 2023 – 94,930 miles
  • 2022 – 89,914 miles
  • 2021 – 85,719 miles
  • 2020 – 83,734 miles
  • 2019 – 75,051 miles
  • 2018 – 63,554 miles
  • 2017 – 53,043 miles
  • 2016 – 45,696 miles
  • 2015 – 37,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,373 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,373 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,373 miles
    Test number
    826648581402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,370 miles (+6,029)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    895549990040
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,341 miles (+5,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,341 miles
    Test number
    966826900918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass94,930 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,930 miles
    Test number
    965023857845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement needs attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Fail94,930 miles (+5,016)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,930 miles
    Test number
    699959732708
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement needs attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass89,914 miles (+4,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,914 miles
    Test number
    417826945385
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass85,719 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,719 miles
    Test number
    745347708502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,734 miles
    Test number
    726587829390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,716 miles (+8,665)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    351719295930
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass75,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    684701166953
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail75,051 miles (+11,497)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    362391326793
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,554 miles (+10,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,554 miles
    Test number
    663562013969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass53,043 miles (+7,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    758635910516
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front outer body sill

  14. Pass45,696 miles (+8,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,696 miles
    Test number
    888846877673
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside body sill

  15. Pass37,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,145 miles
    Test number
    106459835186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 XBA

Does L27 XBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 XBA is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 XBA?
The MOT on L27 XBA is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 XBA done?
L27 XBA was recorded at 106,373 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 6,219 miles a year.
Has L27 XBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 XBA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 XBA 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 XBA find?
L27 XBA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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