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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,043 cc

L45 OVGMOT history

L45 OVG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 58,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,417 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 OVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 OVG was last recorded at 58,417 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,577 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,840 miles
Average per year
1,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,417 miles
  • 2025 – 55,577 miles
  • 2023 – 55,045 miles
  • 2022 – 54,864 miles
  • 2019 – 54,221 miles
  • 2018 – 53,362 miles
  • 2017 – 53,193 miles
  • 2014 – 49,705 miles
  • 2012 – 46,455 miles
  • 2011 – 41,055 miles
  • 2010 – 37,123 miles
  • 2009 – 32,350 miles
  • 2008 – 32,310 miles
  • 2007 – 28,260 miles
  • 2006 – 27,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,417 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,417 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    58,417 miles
    Test number
    935162268587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,577 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,577 miles
    Test number
    288390245177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,045 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,045 miles
    Test number
    506996156986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,864 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,864 miles
    Test number
    559215227824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,221 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    480405218392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,362 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,362 miles
    Test number
    258721312207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,193 miles
    Test number
    394481868441
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Fail53,191 miles (+3,486)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,191 miles
    Test number
    863925991844
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Pass49,705 miles (+3,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    636085474216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass46,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    926223832212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,455 miles (+5,400)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    309411232421
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass41,055 miles (+3,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    788844721232
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  13. Pass37,123 miles (+4,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,123 miles
    Test number
    952815600213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass32,350 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,350 miles
    Test number
    150971919222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate

  15. Fail32,350 miles (+40)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,350 miles
    Test number
    301001119455
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate

  16. Pass32,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,310 miles
    Test number
    380821838218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail32,310 miles (+4,050)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,310 miles
    Test number
    773298428266
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass28,260 miles (+584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,260 miles
    Test number
    294616327217
    • NoteFRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

  19. Pass27,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    940487626299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L45 OVG

Does L45 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 OVG is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L45 OVG?
The MOT on L45 OVG is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L45 OVG done?
L45 OVG was recorded at 58,417 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,526 miles a year.
Has L45 OVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 OVG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on L45 OVG 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 L45 OVG find?
L45 OVG passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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