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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,798 cc

L30 TBFMOT history

L30 TBF is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 62,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

L30 TBF white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,062 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 TBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 TBF was last recorded at 62,062 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 2,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,079 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,983 miles
Average per year
5,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,062 miles
  • 2024 – 59,079 miles
  • 2023 – 55,665 miles
  • 2022 – 52,720 miles
  • 2021 – 46,642 miles
  • 2020 – 40,396 miles
  • 2019 – 31,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,062 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    104625455831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,079 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,079 miles
    Test number
    696473014176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,665 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,665 miles
    Test number
    770323850050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,720 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,720 miles
    Test number
    605584713630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  5. Fail52,720 miles (+6,078)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,720 miles
    Test number
    636546570932
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  6. Pass46,642 miles (+6,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,642 miles
    Test number
    162728517342
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  7. Pass40,396 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,396 miles
    Test number
    507800635817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail40,396 miles (+8,627)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,396 miles
    Test number
    948663574767
    • MajorNearside 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 Tread depth 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass31,769 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,769 miles
    Test number
    646540102615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    26,378 miles
    Test number
    115107017621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L30 TBF

Does L30 TBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 TBF is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 TBF?
The MOT on L30 TBF is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 TBF done?
L30 TBF was recorded at 62,062 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,348 miles a year.
Has L30 TBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 TBF has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 TBF 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 TBF find?
L30 TBF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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