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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,798 cc

L31 SDFMOT history

L31 SDF is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 110,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L31 SDF white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,134 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SDF was last recorded at 110,134 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,044 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,090 miles
Average per year
8,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,134 miles
  • 2025 – 103,044 miles
  • 2024 – 93,328 miles
  • 2023 – 77,850 miles
  • 2022 – 68,838 miles
  • 2021 – 67,989 miles
  • 2020 – 63,766 miles
  • 2019 – 49,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,134 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,134 miles (+7,090)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,134 miles
    Test number
    132907355304
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass103,044 miles (+9,716)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,044 miles
    Test number
    111612627586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,328 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,328 miles
    Test number
    924688441002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,316 miles (+5,780)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,316 miles
    Test number
    985810117468
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,536 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,536 miles
    Test number
    786575412395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,534 miles (+9,684)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,534 miles
    Test number
    863670136912
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass77,850 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    228860950774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,844 miles (+9,006)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    812415239809
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,838 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    479288486598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,829 miles (+840)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,829 miles
    Test number
    440675868745
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass67,989 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    269878259095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,766 miles (+14,049)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,766 miles
    Test number
    333868353260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,717 miles
    Test number
    949510236445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 SDF

Does L31 SDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SDF is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SDF?
The MOT on L31 SDF is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SDF done?
L31 SDF was recorded at 110,134 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 8,678 miles a year.
Has L31 SDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SDF has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 SDF 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 SDF find?
L31 SDF passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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