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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L31 LLOMOT history

L31 LLO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 51,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L31 LLO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
51,542 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
25 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LLO was last recorded at 51,542 miles on 20 May 2026, 9,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,220 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,322 miles
Average per year
7,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,542 miles
  • 2025 – 42,220 miles
  • 2024 – 36,350 miles
  • 2023 – 30,933 miles
  • 2022 – 20,173 miles
  • 2021 – 14,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryPark brake lever slight stiff when applying
  • AdvisoryPark brake only just met legal requirements

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    51,542 miles
    Test number
    999820697454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever slight stiff when applying
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met legal requirements
  2. Fail51,542 miles (+9,322)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,542 miles
    Test number
    530063689431
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever slight stiff when applying
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met legal requirements
  3. Pass42,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    865224800427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Fail42,220 miles (+5,870)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    534067851070
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  5. Pass36,350 miles (+5,417)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    402692336399
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass30,933 miles (+10,760)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    30,933 miles
    Test number
    399653197581
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass20,173 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    20,173 miles
    Test number
    101446339256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    14,640 miles
    Test number
    301906956423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail14,640 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,640 miles
    Test number
    929567262857
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right both front (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about L31 LLO

Does L31 LLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LLO is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LLO?
The MOT on L31 LLO is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LLO done?
L31 LLO was recorded at 51,542 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,390 miles a year.
Has L31 LLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LLO has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 LLO 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 LLO find?
L31 LLO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess; offside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess; park brake lever slight stiff when applying, and 1 more.

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