Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
L3 OMUMOT history
L3 OMU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,137 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 108,137 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,860 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 OMU
- 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
- 29 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 OMU was last recorded at 108,137 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 5,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,371 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,766 miles
- Average per year
- 6,860 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,137 miles
- 2025 – 102,371 miles
- 2024 – 93,501 miles
- 2023 – 92,600 miles
- 2022 – 89,321 miles
- 2021 – 81,606 miles
- 2020 – 75,318 miles
- 2019 – 68,061 miles
- 2018 – 59,196 miles
- 2016 – 51,237 miles
- 2015 – 30,273 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,137 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 108,137 miles
- Test number
- 782421347635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail108,137 miles (+5,766)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,137 miles
- Test number
- 366219658440
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray insecure
Pass102,371 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 102,371 miles
- Test number
- 952670566527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,369 miles (+8,868)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,369 miles
- Test number
- 442711961904
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass93,501 miles (+810)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 93,501 miles
- Test number
- 127284441515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,691 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 92,691 miles
- Test number
- 374333337592
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail92,691 miles (+91)1 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,691 miles
- Test number
- 235637284358
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished - showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass92,600 miles (+5)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 92,600 miles
- Test number
- 312523055606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail92,595 miles (+3,274)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,595 miles
- Test number
- 312319883077
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,321 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 89,321 miles
- Test number
- 267070983923
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail89,319 miles (+7,713)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,319 miles
- Test number
- 208156881665
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,606 miles (+6,288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 81,606 miles
- Test number
- 552254668175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,318 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 75,318 miles
- Test number
- 819956212649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of scrubbing off on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,318 miles (+7,257)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,318 miles
- Test number
- 344905687358
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of scrubbing off on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,061 miles (+8,865)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 68,061 miles
- Test number
- 889425101903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 59,196 miles
- Test number
- 122987426964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,193 miles (+7,956)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,193 miles
- Test number
- 800750688464
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,237 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 51,237 miles
- Test number
- 797474040633
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked in the tread.
Fail51,237 miles (+20,964)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,237 miles
- Test number
- 171687915748
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked in the tread.
Pass30,273 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 30,273 miles
- Test number
- 219082885007
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked in the tread.
- NoteO,s,f tyre cracked in the tread.
Questions about L3 OMU
- Does L3 OMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OMU is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 OMU?
- The MOT on L3 OMU is valid until 4 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 OMU done?
- L3 OMU was recorded at 108,137 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,860 miles a year.
- Has L3 OMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 OMU has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 OMU 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 OMU find?
- L3 OMU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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