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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

L3 YDCMOT history

L3 YDC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 77,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L3 YDC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,002 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YDC was last recorded at 77,002 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 7,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,141 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,861 miles
Average per year
7,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,002 miles
  • 2024 – 69,141 miles
  • 2023 – 61,843 miles
  • 2022 – 56,707 miles
  • 2021 – 48,741 miles
  • 2020 – 35,638 miles
  • 2019 – 26,881 miles
  • 2018 – 20,694 miles
  • 2017 – 16,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,002 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,002 miles (+7,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,002 miles
    Test number
    837788336883
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass69,141 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,141 miles
    Test number
    365574041069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,124 miles (+7,281)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,124 miles
    Test number
    250935621863
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass61,843 miles (+5,136)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,843 miles
    Test number
    122498761149
    • 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass56,707 miles (+7,966)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,707 miles
    Test number
    560942156374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass48,741 miles (+13,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    438125839108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass35,638 miles (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,638 miles
    Test number
    561953154885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,881 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    26,881 miles
    Test number
    684593973226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,235 miles (+5,541)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,235 miles
    Test number
    481779725213
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  10. Pass20,694 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,694 miles
    Test number
    494165221965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,642 miles
    Test number
    747118013776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YDC

Does L3 YDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YDC is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 YDC?
The MOT on L3 YDC is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 YDC done?
L3 YDC was recorded at 77,002 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,324 miles a year.
Has L3 YDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YDC has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 YDC 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 YDC find?
L3 YDC passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer.

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