Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L3 OAXMOT history

L3 OAX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

L3 OAX red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,908 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L3 OAX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OAX was last recorded at 87,908 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 2,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2017: 52,774 miles, lower than 53,611 miles on 27 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,326 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,582 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,908 miles
  • 2025 – 85,326 miles
  • 2024 – 83,328 miles
  • 2023 – 81,171 miles
  • 2022 – 76,915 miles
  • 2021 – 74,366 miles
  • 2020 – 70,392 miles
  • 2019 – 65,455 miles
  • 2018 – 60,064 miles
  • 2017 – 52,774 miles
  • 2016 – 42,618 miles
  • 2015 – 36,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,908 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,908 miles (+2,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    471728858378
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass85,326 miles (+1,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,326 miles
    Test number
    957257086458
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,328 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    385320286694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,171 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,171 miles
    Test number
    723658266212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,915 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    535269262309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,366 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,366 miles
    Test number
    795473608900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,357 miles (+3,965)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,357 miles
    Test number
    765823942590
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,392 miles
    Test number
    808896355600
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Fail70,392 miles (+4,937)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,392 miles
    Test number
    868743518022
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  10. Pass65,455 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,455 miles
    Test number
    344416436441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,064 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,064 miles
    Test number
    444171509001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,774 miles (-837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    622711478787
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under trays fitted

  13. Fail53,611 miles (+10,993)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,611 miles
    Test number
    422638437362
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass42,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,618 miles
    Test number
    925884943149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,618 miles (+6,398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,618 miles
    Test number
    189520818138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,220 miles
    Test number
    775537150701
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Fail36,220 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,220 miles
    Test number
    859418665037
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about L3 OAX

Does L3 OAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OAX is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 OAX?
The MOT on L3 OAX is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 OAX done?
L3 OAX was recorded at 87,908 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has L3 OAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OAX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L3 OAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 OAX find?
L3 OAX passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Related registrations

Browse all L3O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.