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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

L31 BURMOT history

L31 BUR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 36,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L31 BUR grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
36,260 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
28 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BUR was last recorded at 36,260 miles on 28 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,257 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,260 miles
  • 2025 – 33,031 miles
  • 2024 – 28,273 miles
  • 2023 – 21,534 miles
  • 2022 – 18,487 miles
  • 2021 – 13,985 miles
  • 2020 – 11,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,260 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,260 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    36,260 miles
    Test number
    286528873764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail36,257 miles (+3,226)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,257 miles
    Test number
    449025141127
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass33,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    33,031 miles
    Test number
    322037537738
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Fail33,031 miles (+4,758)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,031 miles
    Test number
    206527697370
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass28,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    459703095327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail28,273 miles (+6,739)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    782560730246
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass21,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    21,534 miles
    Test number
    887117898708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail21,534 miles (+3,047)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,534 miles
    Test number
    676581483066
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass18,487 miles (+4,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    18,487 miles
    Test number
    426157806898
    • 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))
  10. Pass13,985 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    13,985 miles
    Test number
    986446045916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    11,647 miles
    Test number
    392210680968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 BUR

Does L31 BUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BUR is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BUR?
The MOT on L31 BUR is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BUR done?
L31 BUR was recorded at 36,260 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,335 miles a year.
Has L31 BUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BUR has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 BUR 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 BUR find?
L31 BUR passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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