Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
L3 SESMOT history
L3 SES is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 67,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 67,191 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 SES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 20 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 SES was last recorded at 67,191 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,218 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,973 miles
- Average per year
- 3,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,191 miles
- 2025 – 64,218 miles
- 2024 – 62,721 miles
- 2023 – 61,092 miles
- 2022 – 59,153 miles
- 2021 – 56,111 miles
- 2020 – 53,780 miles
- 2019 – 51,897 miles
- 2018 – 49,957 miles
- 2017 – 40,785 miles
- 2016 – 35,199 miles
- 2015 – 29,302 miles
- 2014 – 23,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,191 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner & outer sill holed & corroded not within 30 cms of a mounting component
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner & outer sill holed & corroded not within30cms of a mounting component
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,191 miles (+2,973)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 67,191 miles
- Test number
- 551761770728
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner & outer sill holed & corroded not within 30 cms of a mounting component
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner & outer sill holed & corroded not within30cms of a mounting component
Pass64,218 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 64,218 miles
- Test number
- 456686828393
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
Fail64,218 miles (+1,497)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,218 miles
- Test number
- 105322335576
- DangerousRear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
Pass62,721 miles (+1,629)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 62,721 miles
- Test number
- 945196792785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,092 miles (+1,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 61,092 miles
- Test number
- 217081445998
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,153 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 59,153 miles
- Test number
- 410294999342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail59,153 miles (+3,042)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,153 miles
- Test number
- 237499315793
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,111 miles (+2,331)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 56,111 miles
- Test number
- 364446187975
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and crack zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass53,780 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 53,780 miles
- Test number
- 774487362985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail53,780 miles (+1,883)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,780 miles
- Test number
- 179700083337
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass51,897 miles (+1,940)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 51,897 miles
- Test number
- 185768289015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,957 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 49,957 miles
- Test number
- 870721940277
- 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))
Fail46,956 miles (+6,171)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,956 miles
- Test number
- 259301110871
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- 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))
Pass40,785 miles (+5,586)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 40,785 miles
- Test number
- 566764510044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 35,199 miles
- Test number
- 865684207253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,199 miles (+5,897)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,199 miles
- Test number
- 495589616511
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,302 miles (+5,820)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 29,302 miles
- Test number
- 749550395197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 23,482 miles
- Test number
- 387249194199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 SES
- Does L3 SES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SES is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 SES?
- The MOT on L3 SES is valid until 30 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 SES done?
- L3 SES was recorded at 67,191 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,632 miles a year.
- Has L3 SES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 SES has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 SES 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 SES find?
- L3 SES passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 4 more.
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