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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,043 cc

L42 ELJMOT history

L42 ELJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
66,876 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
18 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 ELJ was last recorded at 66,876 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,866 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,876 miles
  • 2023 – 66,853 miles
  • 2022 – 66,824 miles
  • 2021 – 66,156 miles
  • 2020 – 65,691 miles
  • 2019 – 65,083 miles
  • 2018 – 64,137 miles
  • 2017 – 62,994 miles
  • 2016 – 61,356 miles
  • 2015 – 59,700 miles
  • 2014 – 58,088 miles
  • 2013 – 57,256 miles
  • 2011 – 51,777 miles
  • 2010 – 45,591 miles
  • 2009 – 39,657 miles
  • 2008 – 34,386 miles
  • 2007 – 29,146 miles
  • 2006 – 27,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,876 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from front to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,876 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,876 miles
    Test number
    741087813588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from front to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail66,866 miles (+13)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,866 miles
    Test number
    199144717575
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,853 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,853 miles
    Test number
    589912754561
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,824 miles (+668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,824 miles
    Test number
    139289110187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass66,156 miles (+465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    920306091639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass65,691 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,691 miles
    Test number
    612657671562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail65,682 miles (+599)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,682 miles
    Test number
    349469387870
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass65,083 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,083 miles
    Test number
    997815786680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,137 miles (+1,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,137 miles
    Test number
    304405182047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

  10. Pass62,994 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    966733579696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,943 miles (+1,587)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,943 miles
    Test number
    768973245133
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass61,356 miles (+1,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,356 miles
    Test number
    828868623625
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking and perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass59,700 miles (+1,612)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,700 miles
    Test number
    827370645152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracked/perished

  14. Pass58,088 miles (+832)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,088 miles
    Test number
    645716734177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall perished and tread low

  15. Pass57,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,256 miles
    Test number
    269553823481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    246001732171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,777 miles
    Test number
    699549031198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail51,777 miles (+6,186)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,777 miles
    Test number
    789429031131
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass45,591 miles (+5,934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,591 miles
    Test number
    170902140125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass39,657 miles (+5,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,657 miles
    Test number
    881069729138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass34,386 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    130404448158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,146 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    442181537131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,176 miles
    Test number
    652499536171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L42 ELJ

Does L42 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 ELJ expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 ELJ?
The MOT on L42 ELJ expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 ELJ done?
L42 ELJ was recorded at 66,876 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 2,153 miles a year.
Has L42 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 ELJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L42 ELJ 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 L42 ELJ find?
L42 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from front to nearside rear flexi hose; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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