Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
L3 YJBMOT history
L3 YJB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,000 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 131,000 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,284 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 YJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 11 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 YJB was last recorded at 131,000 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 5,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,002 miles · 17 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,998 miles
- Average per year
- 7,284 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,000 miles
- 2025 – 125,002 miles
- 2024 – 118,287 miles
- 2023 – 108,813 miles
- 2022 – 101,206 miles
- 2021 – 90,643 miles
- 2020 – 84,685 miles
- 2019 – 76,593 miles
- 2018 – 66,295 miles
- 2017 – 62,743 miles
- 2016 – 55,927 miles
- 2015 – 48,660 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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,000 miles (+5,998)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 131,000 miles
- Test number
- 516305999168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 125,002 miles
- Test number
- 565549215233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,002 miles (+6,715)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,002 miles
- Test number
- 809691882629
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,287 miles (+9,474)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 118,287 miles
- Test number
- 861920917726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,813 miles (+7,607)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 108,813 miles
- Test number
- 753536333790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,206 miles (+10,563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 101,206 miles
- Test number
- 681105787029
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,643 miles (+5,958)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 90,643 miles
- Test number
- 796138957869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,685 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 84,685 miles
- Test number
- 934683283246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,682 miles (+8,089)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,682 miles
- Test number
- 627212247865
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass76,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 76,593 miles
- Test number
- 905310102403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,593 miles (+10,298)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,593 miles
- Test number
- 579129657432
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass66,295 miles (+3,552)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 66,295 miles
- Test number
- 213974421845
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,743 miles (+6,816)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 62,743 miles
- Test number
- 361449514759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,927 miles (+7,267)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 55,927 miles
- Test number
- 468360912322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,660 miles (+505)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 48,660 miles
- Test number
- 878040920835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 48,155 miles
- Test number
- 229498495031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 YJB
- Does L3 YJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YJB is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 YJB?
- The MOT on L3 YJB is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 YJB done?
- L3 YJB was recorded at 131,000 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 7,284 miles a year.
- Has L3 YJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 YJB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 YJB 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 YJB find?
- L3 YJB passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.