Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,043 cc
L41 UCDMOT history
L41 UCD is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,914 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 102,914 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,219 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L41 UCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,043 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 28 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L41 UCD was last recorded at 102,914 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 8,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,225 miles · 24 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,689 miles
- Average per year
- 2,219 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,914 miles
- 2024 – 94,225 miles
- 2023 – 85,776 miles
- 2022 – 80,445 miles
- 2021 – 75,738 miles
- 2020 – 75,134 miles
- 2019 – 74,310 miles
- 2018 – 72,906 miles
- 2017 – 71,766 miles
- 2016 – 70,275 miles
- 2015 – 68,621 miles
- 2014 – 66,926 miles
- 2013 – 65,716 miles
- 2012 – 65,058 miles
- 2011 – 64,523 miles
- 2010 – 63,146 miles
- 2009 – 62,156 miles
- 2008 – 61,069 miles
- 2007 – 59,720 miles
- 2006 – 57,717 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,914 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,914 miles (+8,689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 102,914 miles
- Test number
- 828945363307
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,225 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 94,225 miles
- Test number
- 891630216921
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak from rocker cover gasket and gearbox selector seal.
- AdvisorySlight blow from rear silencer and downpipe to catalyst connection.
Fail94,225 miles (+265)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,225 miles
- Test number
- 851783981000
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak from rocker cover gasket and gearbox selector seal.
- AdvisorySlight blow from rear silencer and downpipe to catalyst connection.
Fail93,960 miles (+8,184)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,960 miles
- Test number
- 540156464054
- 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just meets requirements
Pass85,776 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 85,776 miles
- Test number
- 793710870882
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail85,769 miles (+5,324)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,769 miles
- Test number
- 152628124069
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing stork (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass80,445 miles (+4,707)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 80,445 miles
- Test number
- 808643890118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,738 miles (+604)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 75,738 miles
- Test number
- 213499333140
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension mount slightly worn
- AdvisoryO/s/f top suspension mount slightly worn
Pass75,134 miles (+824)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 75,134 miles
- Test number
- 966311759339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,310 miles (+1,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,310 miles
- Test number
- 947689413270
- AdvisorySlight movement in both front top mounts
Pass72,906 miles (+1,140)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 72,906 miles
- Test number
- 223374811236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass71,766 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 71,766 miles
- Test number
- 494965839197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail71,766 miles (+1,491)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,766 miles
- Test number
- 252433329768
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass70,275 miles (+1,654)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 70,275 miles
- Test number
- 602602328900
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,621 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 68,621 miles
- Test number
- 545901065096
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail68,621 miles (+1,695)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,621 miles
- Test number
- 197408255438
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,926 miles (+1,210)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 66,926 miles
- Test number
- 995916234091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,716 miles (+658)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 65,716 miles
- Test number
- 119987633036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 65,058 miles
- Test number
- 999768642013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,058 miles (+535)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,058 miles
- Test number
- 426608242053
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,523 miles (+1,377)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 64,523 miles
- Test number
- 857749451073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,146 miles (+990)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 63,146 miles
- Test number
- 952460040082
- NoteOsr brake only just passes brake test
Pass62,156 miles (+1,087)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 62,156 miles
- Test number
- 151932549469
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass61,069 miles (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 61,069 miles
- Test number
- 893344748099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 59,720 miles
- Test number
- 192324747445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,720 miles (+2,003)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,720 miles
- Test number
- 141044647492
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass57,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 57,717 miles
- Test number
- 381444426000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L41 UCD
- Does L41 UCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L41 UCD is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L41 UCD?
- The MOT on L41 UCD is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L41 UCD done?
- L41 UCD was recorded at 102,914 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 2,219 miles a year.
- Has L41 UCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L41 UCD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L41 UCD 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 L41 UCD find?
- L41 UCD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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