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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L31 LHBMOT history

L31 LHB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 137,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L31 LHB white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,383 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LHB
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
31 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L31 LHB was last recorded at 137,383 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 18,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,833 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18,550 miles
Average per year
14,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,383 miles
  • 2025 – 118,833 miles
  • 2024 – 98,525 miles
  • 2023 – 74,896 miles
  • 2022 – 50,933 miles
  • 2021 – 46,844 miles
  • 2020 – 45,539 miles
  • 2019 – 35,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,383 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT failures 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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84h

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,383 miles (+18,550)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,383 miles
    Test number
    793821287917
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass118,833 miles (+20,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    277593660690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,525 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,525 miles
    Test number
    551984936907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,315 miles (+23,419)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,315 miles
    Test number
    325381741923
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,896 miles (+274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,896 miles
    Test number
    603087307053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail74,622 miles (+23,689)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,622 miles
    Test number
    392892046489
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,933 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,933 miles
    Test number
    124866310050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,928 miles (+4,084)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,928 miles
    Test number
    576589873606
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass46,844 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,844 miles
    Test number
    132108313211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,539 miles (+9,902)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,539 miles
    Test number
    345772979997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,637 miles
    Test number
    443978115266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L31 LHB

Does L31 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LHB is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 LHB?
The MOT on L31 LHB is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LHB done?
L31 LHB was recorded at 137,383 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 14,574 miles a year.
Has L31 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LHB has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 LHB 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 LHB find?
L31 LHB failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 4 more.

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