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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L30 TMLMOT history

L30 TML is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L30 TML white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,504 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 TML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 TML was last recorded at 72,504 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 6,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,799 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,705 miles
Average per year
4,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,504 miles
  • 2025 – 65,799 miles
  • 2024 – 61,832 miles
  • 2023 – 57,326 miles
  • 2022 – 53,489 miles
  • 2021 – 48,501 miles
  • 2020 – 44,446 miles
  • 2019 – 40,490 miles
  • 2018 – 34,992 miles
  • 2017 – 31,550 miles
  • 2016 – 27,182 miles
  • 2015 – 20,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,504 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp beam pattern weak
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine bay and Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Under vehicle covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,504 miles (+6,705)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,504 miles
    Test number
    964712674576
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp beam pattern weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass65,799 miles (+3,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,799 miles
    Test number
    937890939191
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass61,832 miles (+4,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    612353280626
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass57,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,326 miles
    Test number
    344544249366
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail57,326 miles (+3,837)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,326 miles
    Test number
    776416400788
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass53,489 miles (+4,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    241514422423
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass48,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    431084042732
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail48,501 miles (+4,055)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    658499752410
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass44,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,446 miles
    Test number
    646344404951
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

  10. Fail44,446 miles (+3,956)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,446 miles
    Test number
    390897050829
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

  11. Pass40,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,490 miles
    Test number
    282726598720
    • AdvisoryFront both front wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail40,490 miles (+5,498)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,490 miles
    Test number
    261701783029
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both front wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass34,992 miles (+3,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,992 miles
    Test number
    700624792977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted

  14. Pass31,550 miles (+4,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,550 miles
    Test number
    572810747957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

  15. Pass27,182 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,182 miles
    Test number
    459496826322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted

  16. Fail27,182 miles (+6,413)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,182 miles
    Test number
    366507892776
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted

  17. Pass20,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,769 miles
    Test number
    342122268554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 TML

Does L30 TML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 TML is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 TML?
The MOT on L30 TML is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 TML done?
L30 TML was recorded at 72,504 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,696 miles a year.
Has L30 TML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 TML has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 TML 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 TML find?
L30 TML passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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