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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,798 cc

L31 BOVMOT history

L31 BOV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 88,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L31 BOV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,221 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BOV was last recorded at 88,221 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,411 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,810 miles
Average per year
7,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,221 miles
  • 2025 – 85,411 miles
  • 2024 – 81,813 miles
  • 2023 – 74,282 miles
  • 2022 – 65,845 miles
  • 2021 – 55,564 miles
  • 2020 – 45,793 miles
  • 2019 – 39,170 miles
  • 2018 – 28,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,221 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,221 miles (+2,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    562645391900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass85,411 miles (+3,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,411 miles
    Test number
    876768244329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,813 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,813 miles
    Test number
    675617789585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,789 miles (+7,507)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,789 miles
    Test number
    320327834033
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,282 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    820949436605
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail74,282 miles (+8,437)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    198249669916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,845 miles (+10,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,845 miles
    Test number
    357810918974
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass55,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,564 miles
    Test number
    557768808262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail55,564 miles (+9,771)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,564 miles
    Test number
    868562556117
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass45,793 miles (+6,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,793 miles
    Test number
    228422093464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass39,170 miles (+10,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,170 miles
    Test number
    964693546208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass28,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,852 miles
    Test number
    225808709658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Questions about L31 BOV

Does L31 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BOV is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BOV?
The MOT on L31 BOV is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BOV done?
L31 BOV was recorded at 88,221 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,426 miles a year.
Has L31 BOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BOV has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 BOV 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 L31 BOV find?
L31 BOV passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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