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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

L3 XKNMOT history

L3 XKN is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L3 XKN red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,426 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XKN was last recorded at 127,426 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,425 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,426 miles
  • 2025 – 118,900 miles
  • 2024 – 118,858 miles
  • 2023 – 112,482 miles
  • 2022 – 103,865 miles
  • 2021 – 97,452 miles
  • 2020 – 89,428 miles
  • 2019 – 80,824 miles
  • 2018 – 68,872 miles
  • 2017 – 59,637 miles
  • 2016 – 48,878 miles
  • 2015 – 37,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,426 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,426 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,426 miles
    Test number
    919687317401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,425 miles (+8,525)1 dangerous10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,425 miles
    Test number
    731878978123
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rr bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,900 miles (+42)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,900 miles
    Test number
    887727188675
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRepairs painted

  4. Fail118,858 miles (+6,376)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,858 miles
    Test number
    515611496101
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass112,482 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    883753112679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail112,482 miles (+8,617)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    102306225047
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system holed & corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass103,865 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,865 miles
    Test number
    701971334919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but serviceable
    • AdvisorySome under body corrosion visible
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail103,865 miles (+6,413)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,865 miles
    Test number
    767496542396
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but serviceable
    • AdvisorySome under body corrosion visible
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass97,452 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,452 miles
    Test number
    818934534487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but serviceable
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail97,452 miles (+8,024)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,452 miles
    Test number
    709748126929
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but serviceable
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass89,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,428 miles
    Test number
    582729875438
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  12. Fail89,428 miles (+8,604)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,428 miles
    Test number
    156635016528
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  13. Pass80,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,824 miles
    Test number
    956524623703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,824 miles (+11,952)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,824 miles
    Test number
    384145602399
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  15. Pass68,872 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    584192519220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded, unable to inspect seat belts

  16. Fail68,872 miles (+9,235)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    136484529963
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded, unable to inspect seat belts

  17. Pass59,637 miles (+10,759)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,637 miles
    Test number
    242432148150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront pads & discs wearing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r starting to perish

  18. Pass48,878 miles (+11,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,878 miles
    Test number
    389390200314
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  19. Pass37,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    190192621841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,299 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    952389433859
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 XKN

Does L3 XKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XKN is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XKN?
The MOT on L3 XKN is valid until 26 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 XKN done?
L3 XKN was recorded at 127,426 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,755 miles a year.
Has L3 XKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XKN has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 XKN 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 XKN find?
L3 XKN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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