Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
L30 COUMOT history
L30 COU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 83,006 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 COU
- 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
- 21 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L30 COU was last recorded at 83,006 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 5,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,423 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,583 miles
- Average per year
- 6,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,006 miles
- 2025 – 77,423 miles
- 2024 – 71,163 miles
- 2023 – 66,425 miles
- 2022 – 61,337 miles
- 2021 – 56,755 miles
- 2020 – 52,892 miles
- 2019 – 45,233 miles
- 2018 – 37,589 miles
- 2017 – 30,511 miles
- 2016 – 23,167 miles
- 2015 – 16,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,006 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Full MOT history
16 tests since 7 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,006 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 83,006 miles
- Test number
- 257904667062
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail83,005 miles (+5,582)2 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,005 miles
- Test number
- 247354773343
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,423 miles (+6,260)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 77,423 miles
- Test number
- 661861536482
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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))
Pass71,163 miles (+4,738)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 71,163 miles
- Test number
- 702644203547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,425 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 66,425 miles
- Test number
- 730377518065
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail66,423 miles (+5,086)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,423 miles
- Test number
- 889544546146
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass61,337 miles (+4,582)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 61,337 miles
- Test number
- 720926975223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 56,755 miles
- Test number
- 421740162531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,755 miles (+3,863)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,755 miles
- Test number
- 593624090082
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,892 miles (+7,659)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 52,892 miles
- Test number
- 335388279381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,233 miles (+7,644)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 45,233 miles
- Test number
- 898618166601
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass37,589 miles (+7,078)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 37,589 miles
- Test number
- 862114443890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 30,511 miles
- Test number
- 838635708356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,511 miles (+7,344)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,511 miles
- Test number
- 243434616092
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass23,167 miles (+6,657)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 23,167 miles
- Test number
- 825040869035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 16,510 miles
- Test number
- 156096165441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L30 COU
- Does L30 COU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 COU is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L30 COU?
- The MOT on L30 COU is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L30 COU done?
- L30 COU was recorded at 83,006 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,116 miles a year.
- Has L30 COU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 COU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L30 COU 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 L30 COU find?
- L30 COU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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