
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,798 cc
L27 XMCMOT history
L27 XMC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 66,477 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 66,477 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 XMC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 25 Nov 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 XMC was last recorded at 66,477 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 66,442 miles · 14 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 5,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,477 miles
- 2025 – 54,314 miles
- 2024 – 45,005 miles
- 2023 – 41,689 miles
- 2022 – 39,484 miles
- 2021 – 34,877 miles
- 2020 – 31,986 miles
- 2019 – 28,651 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust system modified sport type fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
13 tests since 20 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,477 miles (+35)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 66,477 miles
- Test number
- 932787147855
- AdvisoryExhaust system modified sport type fitted
Fail66,442 miles (+308)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,442 miles
- Test number
- 475669941540
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system modified sport type fitted
Pass66,134 miles (+11,820)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 66,134 miles
- Test number
- 639487006481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 54,314 miles
- Test number
- 125502257131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,308 miles (+9,303)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,308 miles
- Test number
- 219139710191
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass45,005 miles (+3,316)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 45,005 miles
- Test number
- 744033824434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,689 miles (+2,205)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 41,689 miles
- Test number
- 831213806675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,484 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 39,484 miles
- Test number
- 142507801389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,478 miles (+4,601)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,478 miles
- Test number
- 122952706046
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,877 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 34,877 miles
- Test number
- 667140559287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,874 miles (+2,888)2 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,874 miles
- Test number
- 688426204200
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate incorrect Front and Rear (0.1 (c))
Pass31,986 miles (+3,335)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 31,986 miles
- Test number
- 404436290466
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass28,651 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 28,651 miles
- Test number
- 114342051177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 XMC
- Does L27 XMC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 XMC is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 XMC?
- The MOT on L27 XMC is valid until 15 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 XMC done?
- L27 XMC was recorded at 66,477 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,546 miles a year.
- Has L27 XMC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 XMC has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L27 XMC 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 XMC find?
- L27 XMC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust system modified sport type fitted.
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