Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc
L31 MOEMOT history
L31 MOE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 99,969 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 MOE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 1 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 MOE was last recorded at 99,969 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 1,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,298 miles · 31 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,671 miles
- Average per year
- 7,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,969 miles
- 2024 – 98,298 miles
- 2023 – 83,697 miles
- 2022 – 71,604 miles
- 2021 – 61,419 miles
- 2019 – 55,424 miles
- 2018 – 45,792 miles
- 2017 – 35,161 miles
- 2016 – 25,020 miles
- 2015 – 16,674 miles
- 2014 – 11,520 miles
- 2013 – 9,874 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,969 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Exhaust Flexi pipe cover damaged.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,969 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 99,969 miles
- Test number
- 432918755857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,969 miles (+1,671)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,969 miles
- Test number
- 397016798811
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,298 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 98,298 miles
- Test number
- 836731446453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,296 miles (+3,701)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,296 miles
- Test number
- 788845114468
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,595 miles (+10,898)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 94,595 miles
- Test number
- 286484518110
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper damage
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,697 miles (+12,093)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 83,697 miles
- Test number
- 905973481235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,604 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 71,604 miles
- Test number
- 274791406842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,599 miles (+10,180)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,599 miles
- Test number
- 633751049703
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass61,419 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 61,419 miles
- Test number
- 122988465144
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Flexi pipe cover damaged.
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail61,419 miles (+5,995)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,419 miles
- Test number
- 602997489514
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Flexi pipe cover damaged.
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,424 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 55,424 miles
- Test number
- 578035816104
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail55,424 miles (+9,632)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,424 miles
- Test number
- 368193853277
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation brakes slow to release (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 45,792 miles
- Test number
- 496065104889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,792 miles (+10,631)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,792 miles
- Test number
- 369853733065
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass35,161 miles (+10,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 35,161 miles
- Test number
- 855171580422
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 25,020 miles
- Test number
- 340573449283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,020 miles (+8,346)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,020 miles
- Test number
- 161462916424
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass16,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 16,674 miles
- Test number
- 276073045170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,674 miles (+5,154)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,674 miles
- Test number
- 758443745111
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass11,520 miles (+1,646)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 11,520 miles
- Test number
- 638208244140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 9,874 miles
- Test number
- 275669043444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 MOE
- Does L31 MOE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L31 MOE expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L31 MOE?
- The MOT on L31 MOE expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L31 MOE done?
- L31 MOE was recorded at 99,969 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 7,430 miles a year.
- Has L31 MOE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 MOE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 MOE 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 MOE find?
- L31 MOE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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