Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
L3 TPMMOT history
L3 TPM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 32,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 32,296 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,355 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 TPM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 TPM was last recorded at 32,296 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 5,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 26,956 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,340 miles
- Average per year
- 2,355 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 32,296 miles
- 2025 – 26,956 miles
- 2024 – 22,949 miles
- 2023 – 19,861 miles
- 2022 – 16,653 miles
- 2021 – 14,843 miles
- 2020 – 13,820 miles
- 2019 – 12,042 miles
- 2018 – 10,241 miles
- 2017 – 8,200 miles
- 2016 – 7,842 miles
- 2015 – 6,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil More than a misting but not a severe leak..
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass32,296 miles (+5,340)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 32,296 miles
- Test number
- 818719954839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,956 miles (+4,007)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 26,956 miles
- Test number
- 142593800035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,949 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 22,949 miles
- Test number
- 904032975182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,945 miles (+3,084)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,945 miles
- Test number
- 994633312231
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass19,861 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 19,861 miles
- Test number
- 474774024454
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil More than a misting but not a severe leak.. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail19,861 miles (+3,208)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,861 miles
- Test number
- 897124512085
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil More than a misting but not a severe leak.. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass16,653 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 16,653 miles
- Test number
- 650587302495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail16,653 miles (+1,810)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,653 miles
- Test number
- 634216949572
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass14,843 miles (+1,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 14,843 miles
- Test number
- 803335227296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass13,820 miles (+1,778)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 13,820 miles
- Test number
- 514726798043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,042 miles (+1,801)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 12,042 miles
- Test number
- 997840448340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,241 miles (+2,041)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 10,241 miles
- Test number
- 745323786436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,200 miles (+358)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 8,200 miles
- Test number
- 774791516546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,842 miles (+1,392)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 7,842 miles
- Test number
- 133916311783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 6,450 miles
- Test number
- 219816385069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 TPM
- Does L3 TPM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TPM is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 TPM?
- The MOT on L3 TPM is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 TPM done?
- L3 TPM was recorded at 32,296 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,355 miles a year.
- Has L3 TPM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 TPM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L3 TPM 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 TPM find?
- L3 TPM passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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