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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,272 cc

L39 GVPMOT history

L39 GVP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,818 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L39 GVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
13 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L39 GVP was last recorded at 89,818 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,507 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,311 miles
Average per year
2,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,818 miles
  • 2025 – 87,507 miles
  • 2024 – 85,730 miles
  • 2023 – 85,673 miles
  • 2021 – 84,587 miles
  • 2020 – 81,116 miles
  • 2019 – 75,551 miles
  • 2018 – 71,124 miles
  • 2017 – 65,021 miles
  • 2016 – 56,990 miles
  • 2015 – 50,277 miles
  • 2014 – 42,449 miles
  • 2013 – 38,941 miles
  • 2012 – 38,736 miles
  • 2011 – 38,556 miles
  • 2010 – 38,293 miles
  • 2009 – 38,026 miles
  • 2008 – 37,680 miles
  • 2007 – 37,251 miles
  • 2006 – 36,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,818 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,818 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    123085905298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,507 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,507 miles
    Test number
    665929911075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,486 miles (+1,756)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,486 miles
    Test number
    248257737339
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery housing plate holed and corroded within 30cms of a suspension component mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to tread area and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor to sill welded and heavily coated in underseal under the vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear inner sills under the vehicle have some surface corrosion

  4. Pass85,730 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    570146244814
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail85,720 miles (+47)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    456191762793
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle TAILGATE (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,673 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,673 miles
    Test number
    915916318850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneralised surface corrosion

  7. Fail85,668 miles (+1,081)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,668 miles
    Test number
    440200965237
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,587 miles (+3,471)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,587 miles
    Test number
    374569369398
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,116 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    228742316571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,108 miles (+5,557)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    436766822965
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,551 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,551 miles
    Test number
    921677444558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,124 miles (+6,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,124 miles
    Test number
    730346671490
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass65,021 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,021 miles
    Test number
    549862560012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail64,967 miles (+7,977)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    539109335561
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass56,990 miles (+6,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    948351492577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass50,277 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,277 miles
    Test number
    105803715118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteOsr tyre perished
    • NoteSigns of ns drive shaft fouling inner wing
    • NoteSuspension excessively lowered

  17. Fail50,277 miles (+7,828)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,277 miles
    Test number
    776891615181
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteOsr tyre perished
    • NoteSigns of ns drive shaft fouling inner wing
    • NoteSuspension excessively lowered

  18. Pass42,449 miles (+3,508)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,449 miles
    Test number
    609292914169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

  19. Pass38,941 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    515468373031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,736 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,736 miles
    Test number
    517171832043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,556 miles
    Test number
    245012251006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,556 miles (+263)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,556 miles
    Test number
    348429641096
    • FailureNearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass38,293 miles (+267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,293 miles
    Test number
    983550250038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  24. Pass38,026 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,026 miles
    Test number
    121978369499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass37,680 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,680 miles
    Test number
    254638458058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake flexi-hoses ferrule ends corroded

  26. Fail37,680 miles (+429)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,680 miles
    Test number
    713688758001
    • Repaired at testRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake flexi-hoses ferrule ends corroded

  27. Pass37,251 miles (+581)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    622327057035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers juddering/smearing

  28. Pass36,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,670 miles
    Test number
    101522966008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L39 GVP

Does L39 GVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L39 GVP is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L39 GVP?
The MOT on L39 GVP is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L39 GVP done?
L39 GVP was recorded at 89,818 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,599 miles a year.
Has L39 GVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L39 GVP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L39 GVP 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 L39 GVP find?
L39 GVP passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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