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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L31 HDEMOT history

L31 HDE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 62,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

L31 HDE white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,898 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 HDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 HDE was last recorded at 62,898 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 8,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,326 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,572 miles
Average per year
5,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,898 miles
  • 2024 – 54,326 miles
  • 2023 – 50,286 miles
  • 2022 – 44,384 miles
  • 2021 – 36,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,898 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant leaking from nearside of engine
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 29 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,898 miles (+8,572)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,898 miles
    Test number
    685324339665
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant leaking from nearside of engine
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
  2. Pass54,326 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,326 miles
    Test number
    153521615823
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass50,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    50,286 miles
    Test number
    683959709972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,286 miles (+5,902)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,286 miles
    Test number
    930395890235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass44,384 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    44,384 miles
    Test number
    368707930300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,830 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    36,830 miles
    Test number
    337724785231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    36,750 miles
    Test number
    278712634255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 HDE

Does L31 HDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 HDE is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 HDE?
The MOT on L31 HDE is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 HDE done?
L31 HDE was recorded at 62,898 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
Has L31 HDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 HDE has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 HDE 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 HDE find?
L31 HDE passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in centre of screen; coolant leak coolant leaking from nearside of engine; items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener.

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