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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L31 VAAMOT history

L31 VAA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 56,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

L31 VAA red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
56,759 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 VAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 VAA was last recorded at 56,759 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 11,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,416 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,343 miles
Average per year
5,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,759 miles
  • 2025 – 45,416 miles
  • 2024 – 39,355 miles
  • 2023 – 37,597 miles
  • 2022 – 34,219 miles
  • 2021 – 29,837 miles
  • 2020 – 27,209 miles
  • 2019 – 23,132 miles
  • 2018 – 15,476 miles
  • 2017 – 7,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,759 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,759 miles (+11,343)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    56,759 miles
    Test number
    342658790204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,416 miles (+6,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    346385529317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass39,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    39,355 miles
    Test number
    153838132000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail39,353 miles (+1,756)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    801460283341
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass37,597 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    37,597 miles
    Test number
    187283423369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,590 miles (+3,371)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,590 miles
    Test number
    586970633793
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass34,219 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    34,219 miles
    Test number
    235019333780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,837 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,837 miles
    Test number
    581135234510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,209 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    599788012001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,132 miles (+7,656)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    23,132 miles
    Test number
    750480549349
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass15,476 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    15,476 miles
    Test number
    626855958000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,713 miles (+6,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    13,713 miles
    Test number
    276345688968
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack
  13. Pass7,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    7,405 miles
    Test number
    209202323171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 VAA

Does L31 VAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 VAA is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 VAA?
The MOT on L31 VAA is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 VAA done?
L31 VAA was recorded at 56,759 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,543 miles a year.
Has L31 VAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 VAA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 VAA 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 VAA find?
L31 VAA passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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