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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

L2 APXMOT history

L2 APX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L2 APX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,659 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 APX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 APX was last recorded at 125,659 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 3,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,197 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,462 miles
Average per year
5,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,659 miles
  • 2025 – 122,197 miles
  • 2024 – 117,800 miles
  • 2023 – 113,780 miles
  • 2022 – 107,000 miles
  • 2021 – 101,386 miles
  • 2020 – 97,993 miles
  • 2019 – 97,285 miles
  • 2018 – 95,012 miles
  • 2017 – 92,898 miles
  • 2016 – 89,342 miles
  • 2015 – 83,109 miles
  • 2014 – 78,790 miles
  • 2013 – 76,048 miles
  • 2012 – 72,385 miles
  • 2011 – 57,498 miles
  • 2010 – 52,684 miles
  • 2009 – 25,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,659 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,659 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,659 miles
    Test number
    940016223690
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,659 miles (+3,462)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,659 miles
    Test number
    357848224243
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,197 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,197 miles
    Test number
    326225964667
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail122,197 miles (+4,397)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,197 miles
    Test number
    621710467037
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,800 miles (+4,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,800 miles
    Test number
    418200930753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,780 miles
    Test number
    473412068526
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  7. Fail113,780 miles (+6,780)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,780 miles
    Test number
    901521844620
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  8. Pass107,000 miles (+5,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,000 miles
    Test number
    684874508147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass101,386 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,386 miles
    Test number
    399218318914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,993 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,993 miles
    Test number
    490856738167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    599259839340
    • 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))

  12. Fail97,285 miles (+2,273)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    547850024410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  13. Pass95,012 miles (+2,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,012 miles
    Test number
    299089040452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass92,898 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,898 miles
    Test number
    992076151815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail92,897 miles (+3,555)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    557900264123
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,342 miles (+6,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,342 miles
    Test number
    176111019506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass83,109 miles (+4,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,109 miles
    Test number
    753388471965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass78,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    829940144245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail78,790 miles (+2,742)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    148610444284
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass76,048 miles (+3,663)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,048 miles
    Test number
    909594883250
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear wiper/washer works but needs attention

  21. Pass72,385 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,385 miles
    Test number
    548991772273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,373 miles (+14,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,373 miles
    Test number
    245056362210
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass57,498 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,498 miles
    Test number
    498620181281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,684 miles (+27,158)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,684 miles
    Test number
    110086760227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,526 miles
    Test number
    784905479265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 APX

Does L2 APX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 APX is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 APX?
The MOT on L2 APX is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 APX done?
L2 APX was recorded at 125,659 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,907 miles a year.
Has L2 APX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 APX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 APX 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 L2 APX find?
L2 APX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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