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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L31 VMCMOT history

L31 VMC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 87,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

L31 VMC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,958 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 VMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 VMC was last recorded at 87,958 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 12,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,436 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,522 miles
Average per year
10,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,958 miles
  • 2024 – 75,436 miles
  • 2023 – 63,226 miles
  • 2022 – 52,375 miles
  • 2021 – 43,652 miles
  • 2020 – 32,830 miles
  • 2019 – 22,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,958 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,958 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    119333234663
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail87,958 miles (+12,522)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    621045078478
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass75,436 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    700134250730
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail75,436 miles (+12,210)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    174168236202
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,226 miles (+10,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,226 miles
    Test number
    942864835708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass52,375 miles (+8,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,375 miles
    Test number
    306442350287
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight travel

  7. Pass43,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    460757504398
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail43,652 miles (+10,822)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    613601504046
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass32,830 miles (+10,331)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,830 miles
    Test number
    492253401633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,499 miles
    Test number
    278382259374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 VMC

Does L31 VMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 VMC is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 VMC?
The MOT on L31 VMC is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 VMC done?
L31 VMC was recorded at 87,958 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 10,814 miles a year.
Has L31 VMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 VMC has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 VMC 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 VMC find?
L31 VMC passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust back box corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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