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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,400 cc

L3 DMBMOT history

L3 DMB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L3 DMB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,492 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DMB was last recorded at 83,492 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,887 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,605 miles
Average per year
4,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,492 miles
  • 2025 – 81,887 miles
  • 2024 – 80,034 miles
  • 2023 – 78,740 miles
  • 2022 – 76,232 miles
  • 2021 – 65,699 miles
  • 2020 – 61,283 miles
  • 2019 – 49,533 miles
  • 2018 – 40,294 miles
  • 2017 – 34,709 miles
  • 2016 – 30,584 miles
  • 2015 – 21,777 miles
  • 2014 – 12,282 miles
  • 2013 – 11,719 miles
  • 2012 – 10,239 miles
  • 2011 – 8,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,492 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Advise aux belt cracking and in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Advise fuel cap seal cracking but still sealing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,492 miles (+1,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,492 miles
    Test number
    179986550622
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass81,887 miles (+1,853)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    360028872899
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,034 miles (+15)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    758309222480
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise aux belt cracking and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel cap seal cracking but still sealing

  4. Fail80,019 miles (+1,279)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,019 miles
    Test number
    114336263614
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise aux belt cracking and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel cap seal cracking but still sealing

  5. Pass78,740 miles (+2,508)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,740 miles
    Test number
    459985353719
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  6. Pass76,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    698161104147
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  7. Fail76,232 miles (+10,533)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    474947497632
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Pass65,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,699 miles
    Test number
    928008979374
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  9. Fail65,698 miles (+4,415)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    918858208135
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass61,283 miles (+11,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,283 miles
    Test number
    925075946474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass49,533 miles (+9,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,533 miles
    Test number
    449385339633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass40,294 miles (+5,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,294 miles
    Test number
    989311387816
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres tread cracking no cords visable

  13. Pass34,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,709 miles
    Test number
    111432191290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,709 miles (+4,125)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,709 miles
    Test number
    606951588927
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  15. Pass30,584 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    485728295372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,777 miles (+9,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,777 miles
    Test number
    608967355038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,282 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    12,282 miles
    Test number
    916458954005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,719 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    11,719 miles
    Test number
    246264093024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,239 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    10,239 miles
    Test number
    896355892005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,259 miles
    Test number
    545254791073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 DMB

Does L3 DMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DMB is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 DMB?
The MOT on L3 DMB is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DMB done?
L3 DMB was recorded at 83,492 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
Has L3 DMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DMB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 DMB 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 DMB find?
L3 DMB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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