Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
L31 XBAMOT history
L31 XBA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 101,014 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 XBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 22 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 XBA was last recorded at 101,014 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 19,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,930 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 19,084 miles
- Average per year
- 7,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 101,014 miles
- 2024 – 81,930 miles
- 2023 – 56,099 miles
- 2022 – 53,051 miles
- 2021 – 49,535 miles
- 2020 – 41,724 miles
- 2019 – 37,303 miles
- 2018 – 34,264 miles
- 2017 – 27,646 miles
- 2016 – 23,445 miles
- 2015 – 19,772 miles
- 2013 – 11,876 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,014 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,014 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 101,014 miles
- Test number
- 373769180828
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail101,008 miles (+19,078)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,008 miles
- Test number
- 719976359165
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,930 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 81,930 miles
- Test number
- 950537623787
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail81,930 miles (+25,831)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,930 miles
- Test number
- 808590711757
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 56,099 miles
- Test number
- 981580367133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,099 miles (+3,048)3 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,099 miles
- Test number
- 793164478436
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass53,051 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 53,051 miles
- Test number
- 156697402655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,049 miles (+3,514)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,049 miles
- Test number
- 975894797003
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass49,535 miles (+7,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 49,535 miles
- Test number
- 538658512328
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,724 miles (+4,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 41,724 miles
- Test number
- 484267537178
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass37,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 37,303 miles
- Test number
- 450962103398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,303 miles (+3,039)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,303 miles
- Test number
- 154592818823
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass34,264 miles (+6,618)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 34,264 miles
- Test number
- 245661887838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,646 miles (+4,201)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 27,646 miles
- Test number
- 634476409959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,445 miles (+3,673)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 23,445 miles
- Test number
- 309038610860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,772 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 19,772 miles
- Test number
- 878930795079
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PassMileage not read1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 597960094072
- NoteWindscreen has area of light scratching caused by prolonged use of defective wiperblade.
Pass11,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 11,876 miles
- Test number
- 449445303192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 XBA
- Does L31 XBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L31 XBA expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L31 XBA?
- The MOT on L31 XBA expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L31 XBA done?
- L31 XBA was recorded at 101,014 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
- Has L31 XBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 XBA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 XBA 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 XBA find?
- L31 XBA passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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