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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,272 cc

L43 OPWMOT history

L43 OPW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,755 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 OPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 OPW was last recorded at 74,755 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,652 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
1,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,755 miles
  • 2025 – 74,652 miles
  • 2024 – 74,563 miles
  • 2023 – 74,268 miles
  • 2022 – 73,977 miles
  • 2021 – 73,665 miles
  • 2020 – 73,142 miles
  • 2019 – 72,844 miles
  • 2018 – 71,858 miles
  • 2017 – 71,515 miles
  • 2016 – 71,213 miles
  • 2015 – 71,044 miles
  • 2014 – 70,054 miles
  • 2013 – 65,534 miles
  • 2012 – 62,021 miles
  • 2011 – 57,321 miles
  • 2010 – 52,878 miles
  • 2009 – 48,416 miles
  • 2008 – 44,246 miles
  • 2007 – 39,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,755 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pedal has a lot of travel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,755 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    861969304868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,652 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,652 miles
    Test number
    788945649118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass74,563 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    894635196780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,268 miles
    Test number
    695180148271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished through out tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail74,268 miles (+291)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,268 miles
    Test number
    874064019313
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished through out tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass73,977 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,977 miles
    Test number
    493037225809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail73,972 miles (+307)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,972 miles
    Test number
    211592414470
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass73,665 miles (+523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    756143087557
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass73,142 miles (+298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    298391601351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,844 miles (+986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    319966113890
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,858 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,858 miles
    Test number
    641221732974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has a lot of travel

  12. Fail71,854 miles (+339)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,854 miles
    Test number
    509435851196
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has a lot of travel

  13. Pass71,515 miles (+302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,515 miles
    Test number
    257114034324
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both slight (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has a lot of travel

  14. Pass71,213 miles (+169)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    320757377823
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both slight (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has a lot of travel

  15. Pass71,044 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,044 miles
    Test number
    778811065014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteBrake pedal has a lot of travel

  16. Fail71,044 miles (+990)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,044 miles
    Test number
    989947155092
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteBrake pedal has a lot of travel

  17. Pass70,054 miles (+4,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,054 miles
    Test number
    139370734494
    • NoteSmall pin hole in centre section exhaust.front tyres low on tread pattern.both side front flexy brake pipes cracking.front pads getting low.slight knocking on steering column

  18. Pass65,534 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,534 miles
    Test number
    108541133455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,021 miles (+4,700)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    565755132021
    • NoteSlight oil residue on engine and gearbox
    • NoteSlight play in both front top suspension mounts

  20. Pass57,321 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    688450721003
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION ON VAROUS BRAKE PIPES.KNOCKING ON STEERING COLUMN

  21. Fail57,321 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    798170221087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION ON VAROUS BRAKE PIPES.KNOCKING ON STEERING COLUMN

  22. Fail57,321 miles (+4,443)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    687180621029
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  23. Pass52,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    433133820030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail52,878 miles (+4,462)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    484333820056
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass48,416 miles (+4,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,416 miles
    Test number
    151763509450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass44,246 miles (+4,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    950642718004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  27. Pass39,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,696 miles
    Test number
    622940327012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about L43 OPW

Does L43 OPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L43 OPW is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L43 OPW?
The MOT on L43 OPW is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L43 OPW done?
L43 OPW was recorded at 74,755 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,834 miles a year.
Has L43 OPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 OPW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L43 OPW 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 L43 OPW find?
L43 OPW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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