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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

L30 LLUMOT history

L30 LLU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L30 LLU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,918 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 LLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 LLU was last recorded at 76,918 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,916 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,918 miles
  • 2025 – 71,210 miles
  • 2024 – 64,748 miles
  • 2023 – 58,683 miles
  • 2022 – 52,042 miles
  • 2021 – 44,398 miles
  • 2020 – 42,705 miles
  • 2019 – 37,120 miles
  • 2018 – 35,152 miles
  • 2017 – 30,042 miles
  • 2016 – 26,728 miles
  • 2015 – 21,911 miles
  • 2014 – 19,622 miles
  • 2013 – 17,058 miles
  • 2012 – 13,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,918 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm BALD on outer edge and cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,918 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,918 miles
    Test number
    427773045665
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm BALD on outer edge and cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail76,916 miles (+5,706)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,916 miles
    Test number
    217065890664
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm BALD on outer edge and cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass71,210 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,210 miles
    Test number
    928121787966
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail71,209 miles (+6,461)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,209 miles
    Test number
    573732442241
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass64,748 miles (+6,065)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,748 miles
    Test number
    341967867777
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass58,683 miles (+6,641)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,683 miles
    Test number
    688960737033
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm BALD on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,042 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,042 miles
    Test number
    461137474667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,398 miles (+1,693)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,398 miles
    Test number
    682096726307
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass42,705 miles (+5,585)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    746215889688
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass37,120 miles (+1,968)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,120 miles
    Test number
    926614665317
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  11. Pass35,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,152 miles
    Test number
    992773776607
    • AdvisoryFront Both aero style wiper blades smeary.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp unit loose but not insecure. Upper mounting broken. Recommend repair or replacement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend replacement. (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail35,152 miles (+5,110)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,152 miles
    Test number
    509100377444
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Both aero style wiper blades smeary.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp unit loose but not insecure. Upper mounting broken. Recommend repair or replacement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend replacement. (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass30,042 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,042 miles
    Test number
    639598040213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,728 miles (+4,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,728 miles
    Test number
    507599643978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm slightly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished and has small cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

  15. Pass21,911 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,911 miles
    Test number
    257575755161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,622 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,622 miles
    Test number
    396008684170
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail19,622 miles (+2,564)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,622 miles
    Test number
    776188884122
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass17,058 miles (+3,166)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,058 miles
    Test number
    675931893159
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass13,892 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,892 miles
    Test number
    929984492132
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSecond child seat fitted restricts inspection of seat belt

Questions about L30 LLU

Does L30 LLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 LLU is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 LLU?
The MOT on L30 LLU is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 LLU done?
L30 LLU was recorded at 76,918 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,581 miles a year.
Has L30 LLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 LLU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 LLU 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 LLU find?
L30 LLU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section, and 4 more.

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