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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L30 LBOMOT history

L30 LBO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

L30 LBO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,895 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 LBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 LBO was last recorded at 108,895 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,613 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,282 miles
Average per year
7,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,895 miles
  • 2025 – 105,613 miles
  • 2024 – 100,933 miles
  • 2023 – 93,104 miles
  • 2022 – 85,264 miles
  • 2021 – 82,586 miles
  • 2020 – 67,919 miles
  • 2019 – 64,351 miles
  • 2018 – 50,498 miles
  • 2017 – 39,463 miles
  • 2016 – 27,504 miles
  • 2015 – 17,072 miles
  • 2014 – 13,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,895 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,895 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,895 miles
    Test number
    503212840436
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,895 miles (+3,282)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,895 miles
    Test number
    297815427667
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Track rod excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,613 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,613 miles
    Test number
    455260268143
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail105,613 miles (+4,680)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,613 miles
    Test number
    327999912924
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass100,933 miles (+7,829)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,933 miles
    Test number
    679133646322
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,104 miles (+7,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,104 miles
    Test number
    912487067446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,264 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    358307630502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,586 miles
    Test number
    590400828473
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail82,586 miles (+14,667)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,586 miles
    Test number
    915485792110
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated and the shock dust / dirt shield is partially insecure

  10. Pass67,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,919 miles
    Test number
    217435294665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail67,919 miles (+3,568)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,919 miles
    Test number
    654433778980
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass64,351 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    744952652639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail64,351 miles (+13,853)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    111973220222
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass50,498 miles (+11,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,498 miles
    Test number
    200417988593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass39,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,463 miles
    Test number
    271882260185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryScratches to front windscreen

  16. Fail39,463 miles (+11,959)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,463 miles
    Test number
    771104566377
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryScratches to front windscreen

  17. Pass27,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,504 miles
    Test number
    520357638049
    • AdvisoryFront lower bumper trim loose
    • AdvisoryLight scratches in windscreen
    • AdvisoryService light on

  18. Fail27,504 miles (+10,432)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,504 miles
    Test number
    440279883425
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront lower bumper trim loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLight scratches in windscreen
    • AdvisoryService light on

  19. Pass17,072 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,072 miles
    Test number
    126903965425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    13,379 miles
    Test number
    129979464458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 LBO

Does L30 LBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 LBO is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 LBO?
The MOT on L30 LBO is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 LBO done?
L30 LBO was recorded at 108,895 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,686 miles a year.
Has L30 LBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 LBO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 LBO 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 LBO find?
L30 LBO passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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