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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,800 cc

L3 VWHMOT history

L3 VWH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

L3 VWH red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,126 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VWH was last recorded at 88,126 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 5,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,176 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,950 miles
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,126 miles
  • 2025 – 82,176 miles
  • 2024 – 73,309 miles
  • 2023 – 69,968 miles
  • 2022 – 65,422 miles
  • 2021 – 59,822 miles
  • 2020 – 54,215 miles
  • 2019 – 41,724 miles
  • 2018 – 47,789 miles
  • 2017 – 44,218 miles
  • 2016 – 40,354 miles
  • 2015 – 37,023 miles
  • 2014 – 33,920 miles
  • 2013 – 30,197 miles
  • 2012 – 26,232 miles
  • 2011 – 21,289 miles
  • 2009 – 16,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,126 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,126 miles (+5,950)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    283324465010
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,176 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,176 miles
    Test number
    558335477362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,935 miles (+8,626)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,935 miles
    Test number
    197698154503
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,309 miles (+3,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,309 miles
    Test number
    188689222097
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass69,968 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,968 miles
    Test number
    978106713787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,422 miles
    Test number
    427210309248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,422 miles (+5,600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,422 miles
    Test number
    703812878934
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass59,822 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    203555410874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail59,747 miles (+5,532)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,747 miles
    Test number
    215292788770
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass54,215 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,215 miles
    Test number
    267222881925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,178 miles (+12,454)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    143939896404
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass41,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,724 miles
    Test number
    910171899658
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail51,002 miles (+3,213)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,002 miles
    Test number
    843688771013
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass47,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,789 miles
    Test number
    857927749888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail47,789 miles (+3,571)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,789 miles
    Test number
    884101389165
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass44,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,218 miles
    Test number
    714068921446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail44,218 miles (+3,864)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,218 miles
    Test number
    754758152192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass40,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,354 miles
    Test number
    952435569891
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail40,354 miles (+3,331)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,354 miles
    Test number
    654489625096
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass37,023 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    659296315057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,920 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,920 miles
    Test number
    505116914064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,197 miles
    Test number
    546569613061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,197 miles (+3,965)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,197 miles
    Test number
    578399913000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass26,232 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,232 miles
    Test number
    349861822043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,289 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,289 miles
    Test number
    706638811062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,722 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,722 miles
    Test number
    724561859388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,717 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,717 miles
    Test number
    100190659340
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L3 VWH

Does L3 VWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VWH is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VWH?
The MOT on L3 VWH is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VWH done?
L3 VWH was recorded at 88,126 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has L3 VWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VWH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 VWH 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 VWH find?
L3 VWH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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