Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc
L31 XSSMOT history
L31 XSS is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 90,242 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 90,242 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,100 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 XSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 29 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 XSS was last recorded at 90,242 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,242 miles · 13 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,100 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,242 miles
- 2025 – 81,614 miles
- 2024 – 74,223 miles
- 2023 – 66,964 miles
- 2022 – 56,079 miles
- 2021 – 45,708 miles
- 2020 – 32,911 miles
- 2019 – 28,862 miles
- 2018 – 23,162 miles
- 2017 – 18,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 18 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 90,242 miles
- Test number
- 403295118009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,242 miles (+8,628)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,242 miles
- Test number
- 246138909028
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,614 miles (+7,391)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 81,614 miles
- Test number
- 515444449796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,223 miles (+7,259)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 74,223 miles
- Test number
- 438158609259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,964 miles (+10,885)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 66,964 miles
- Test number
- 833146297746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,079 miles (+10,371)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 56,079 miles
- Test number
- 393782135755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,708 miles (+12,797)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 45,708 miles
- Test number
- 905278385908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,911 miles (+4,049)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 32,911 miles
- Test number
- 657539535958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,862 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 28,862 miles
- Test number
- 274948491277
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail28,840 miles (+5,678)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,840 miles
- Test number
- 435207642388
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass23,162 miles (+4,347)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 23,162 miles
- Test number
- 680593587331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,815 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 18,815 miles
- Test number
- 816893591354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L31 XSS
- Does L31 XSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 XSS is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 XSS?
- The MOT on L31 XSS is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 XSS done?
- L31 XSS was recorded at 90,242 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,100 miles a year.
- Has L31 XSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 XSS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L31 XSS 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 XSS find?
- L31 XSS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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