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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,043 cc

L43 XVLMOT history

L43 XVL is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2024
Mileage
66,598 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 XVL
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 expired on 13 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L43 XVL was last recorded at 66,598 miles on 25 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2026: 66,598 miles, lower than 121,735 miles on 14 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,735 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Average per year
802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,598 miles
  • 2023 – 121,735 miles
  • 2022 – 121,162 miles
  • 2021 – 120,616 miles
  • 2020 – 119,160 miles
  • 2019 – 117,517 miles
  • 2018 – 115,001 miles
  • 2017 – 113,192 miles
  • 2016 – 106,608 miles
  • 2015 – 95,391 miles
  • 2014 – 85,437 miles
  • 2013 – 79,853 miles
  • 2012 – 78,774 miles
  • 2011 – 75,614 miles
  • 2010 – 72,138 miles
  • 2009 – 60,939 miles
  • 2008 – 56,224 miles
  • 2007 – 52,939 miles
  • 2006 – 50,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,598 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,598 miles (-55,137)1 dangerous15 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,598 miles
    Test number
    402870019346
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass121,735 miles (+573)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,735 miles
    Test number
    751592261705
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    900184928119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,150 miles (+534)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,150 miles
    Test number
    206399891487
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

  5. Pass120,616 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,616 miles
    Test number
    278437021082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,160 miles (+1,643)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    119,160 miles
    Test number
    483191718266
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both side need adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass117,517 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    117,517 miles
    Test number
    683321694729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,516 miles (+2,515)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,516 miles
    Test number
    705801411531
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,001 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,001 miles
    Test number
    750684270825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,979 miles (+1,787)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,979 miles
    Test number
    898144359841
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OS MIDDLE OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,192 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,192 miles
    Test number
    296854951076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,608 miles (+11,217)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,608 miles
    Test number
    423810590031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,391 miles
    Test number
    387032985089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail95,391 miles (+9,954)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,391 miles
    Test number
    739532985063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass85,437 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    179449774026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,853 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    968112893049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,774 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,774 miles
    Test number
    647667682022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,614 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,614 miles
    Test number
    927988991015
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,614 miles (+3,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,614 miles
    Test number
    976678191019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,138 miles (+11,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    984317050023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass60,939 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,939 miles
    Test number
    881549749007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,224 miles
    Test number
    201050478078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,224 miles (+3,285)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,224 miles
    Test number
    272950978023
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass52,939 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,939 miles
    Test number
    552882367068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass50,522 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,522 miles
    Test number
    350925366050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L43 XVL

Does L43 XVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L43 XVL expired on 13 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L43 XVL?
The MOT on L43 XVL expired on 13 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L43 XVL done?
L43 XVL was recorded at 66,598 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 802 miles a year.
Has L43 XVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 XVL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L43 XVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L43 XVL find?
L43 XVL failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 15 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor corroded and holed; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 14 more.

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