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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

L2 SLAMOT history

L2 SLA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L2 SLA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,333 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 SLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 SLA was last recorded at 105,333 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 8,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,572 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,761 miles
Average per year
8,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,333 miles
  • 2025 – 96,572 miles
  • 2024 – 91,050 miles
  • 2023 – 82,594 miles
  • 2022 – 73,645 miles
  • 2021 – 64,334 miles
  • 2020 – 56,758 miles
  • 2019 – 35,943 miles
  • 2018 – 31,222 miles
  • 2017 – 25,651 miles
  • 2016 – 18,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,333 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hose clips missing but hose not insecure

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,333 miles (+8,761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,333 miles
    Test number
    734070586659
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hose clips missing but hose not insecure

  2. Pass96,572 miles (+5,522)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    201310179071
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose mounting clips missing but not fouling on other parts

  3. Pass91,050 miles (+8,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,050 miles
    Test number
    509741338367
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,594 miles (+8,949)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,594 miles
    Test number
    701587017068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,645 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    138353625220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,617 miles (+9,283)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,617 miles
    Test number
    853764499090
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    209520790486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,334 miles (+22)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    609679576575
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail64,312 miles (+7,554)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    197021256544
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment excessive free play in handbrake lever (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front arm rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front, front arm rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass56,758 miles (+20,815)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,758 miles
    Test number
    423916605547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,943 miles
    Test number
    166344961774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,943 miles (+4,721)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,943 miles
    Test number
    406615626992
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass31,222 miles (+5,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    378125122861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded not leaking

  14. Pass25,651 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,651 miles
    Test number
    557349666601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,514 miles (+6,912)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,514 miles
    Test number
    372070294978
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass18,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,602 miles
    Test number
    780756816439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 SLA

Does L2 SLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 SLA is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 SLA?
The MOT on L2 SLA is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 SLA done?
L2 SLA was recorded at 105,333 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 8,800 miles a year.
Has L2 SLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 SLA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L2 SLA 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 SLA find?
L2 SLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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