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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L30 TARMOT history

L30 TAR is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2014. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 44,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

L30 TAR white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2022
Mileage
44,927 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 TAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 TAR was last recorded at 44,927 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,927 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 44,927 miles
  • 2020 – 40,884 miles
  • 2019 – 32,891 miles
  • 2018 – 31,697 miles
  • 2017 – 29,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFaulty main beam switchRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    233439946586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFaulty main beam switch

  2. Fail44,927 miles (+4,043)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    478961127401
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFaulty main beam switch
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  3. Pass40,884 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,884 miles
    Test number
    455221664188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,891 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,891 miles
    Test number
    171656239765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,890 miles (+1,193)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    602055161282
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass31,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,697 miles
    Test number
    232390782099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Fail31,697 miles (+2,204)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,697 miles
    Test number
    980588876797
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Pass29,493 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    294362514442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,080 miles
    Test number
    967365024608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L30 TAR

Does L30 TAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 TAR expired on 29 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 TAR?
The MOT on L30 TAR expired on 29 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 TAR done?
L30 TAR was recorded at 44,927 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has L30 TAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 TAR has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L30 TAR 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 TAR find?
L30 TAR passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; faulty main beam switch.

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