Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc
L31 WCHMOT history
L31 WCH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 112,499 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 112,499 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 11,855 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 WCH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 22 Jan 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 WCH was last recorded at 112,499 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 10,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 101,525 miles · 28 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,974 miles
- Average per year
- 11,855 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 112,499 miles
- 2024 – 101,525 miles
- 2023 – 91,039 miles
- 2022 – 79,913 miles
- 2021 – 67,630 miles
- 2020 – 54,355 miles
- 2019 – 39,819 miles
- 2018 – 27,632 miles
- 2017 – 18,377 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,499 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front DRL not working
- AdvisoryOffside rear tail lamp cracked
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 30 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,499 miles (+10,974)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 112,499 miles
- Test number
- 502977752202
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front DRL not working
- AdvisoryOffside rear tail lamp cracked
Pass101,525 miles (+10,486)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 101,525 miles
- Test number
- 588384725686
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
Pass91,039 miles (+11,126)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 91,039 miles
- Test number
- 821631176087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass79,913 miles (+12,283)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 79,913 miles
- Test number
- 102021710439
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,630 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 67,630 miles
- Test number
- 264648920441
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail67,629 miles (+13,274)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,629 miles
- Test number
- 712218770618
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass54,355 miles (+14,536)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 54,355 miles
- Test number
- 647749729368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,819 miles (+12,187)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 39,819 miles
- Test number
- 807463057558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,632 miles (+9,255)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 27,632 miles
- Test number
- 749304996568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,377 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 18,377 miles
- Test number
- 232454547233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 WCH
- Does L31 WCH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 WCH is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L31 WCH?
- The MOT on L31 WCH is valid until 2 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 WCH done?
- L31 WCH was recorded at 112,499 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 11,855 miles a year.
- Has L31 WCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 WCH has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on L31 WCH 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 WCH find?
- L31 WCH passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.
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