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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L3 YVWMOT history

L3 YVW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 79,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

L3 YVW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,433 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
21 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YVW was last recorded at 79,433 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,432 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
13,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,433 miles
  • 2025 – 67,606 miles
  • 2024 – 54,962 miles
  • 2023 – 38,990 miles
  • 2021 – 20,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,433 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 16 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,433 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,433 miles
    Test number
    475400869203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail79,432 miles (+11,826)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    421163142529
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass67,606 miles (+12,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    463144302973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,962 miles (+15,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,962 miles
    Test number
    585832804283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIMUM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIMUM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIMUM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass38,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    38,990 miles
    Test number
    216069073626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,990 miles (+18,666)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,990 miles
    Test number
    700721977291
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass20,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    20,324 miles
    Test number
    774561444161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YVW

Does L3 YVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YVW is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 YVW?
The MOT on L3 YVW is valid until 29 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 YVW done?
L3 YVW was recorded at 79,433 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 13,604 miles a year.
Has L3 YVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YVW has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 YVW 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 YVW find?
L3 YVW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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