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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

L3 CFWMOT history

L3 CFW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L3 CFW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,192 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 CFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 CFW was last recorded at 88,192 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 7,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,711 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,481 miles
Average per year
6,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,192 miles
  • 2025 – 80,711 miles
  • 2024 – 72,105 miles
  • 2023 – 67,121 miles
  • 2022 – 62,965 miles
  • 2021 – 56,198 miles
  • 2020 – 47,903 miles
  • 2019 – 39,819 miles
  • 2018 – 33,348 miles
  • 2017 – 28,191 miles
  • 2016 – 22,733 miles
  • 2015 – 14,838 miles
  • 2014 – 13,571 miles
  • 2013 – 8,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,192 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriorating and separating from the central mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriorating and separating from the central mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,192 miles (+7,481)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    347601716513
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriorating and separating from the central mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush deteriorating and separating from the central mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass80,711 miles (+8,606)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,711 miles
    Test number
    910257449432
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass72,105 miles (+4,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    967108087008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass67,121 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,121 miles
    Test number
    644018496664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,965 miles (+6,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    812720542973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass56,198 miles (+8,295)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,198 miles
    Test number
    171912677674
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass47,903 miles (+8,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,903 miles
    Test number
    161482637578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass39,819 miles (+6,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,819 miles
    Test number
    621627761132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  9. Pass33,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,348 miles
    Test number
    749370317418
    • 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))
  10. Fail33,348 miles (+5,157)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,348 miles
    Test number
    586240258390
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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. Pass28,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,191 miles
    Test number
    715480723357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,191 miles (+5,458)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,191 miles
    Test number
    580403316680
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass22,733 miles (+7,895)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,733 miles
    Test number
    514171254600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,838 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    14,838 miles
    Test number
    786000598498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,571 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    13,571 miles
    Test number
    187010314232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail8,959 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,959 miles
    Test number
    115903213234
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass8,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    8,959 miles
    Test number
    655943413208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 CFW

Does L3 CFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CFW is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 CFW?
The MOT on L3 CFW is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 CFW done?
L3 CFW was recorded at 88,192 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 6,079 miles a year.
Has L3 CFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 CFW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on L3 CFW 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 L3 CFW find?
L3 CFW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorating and separating from the central mount; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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