Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
L4 JUCMOT history
L4 JUC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,923 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 125,923 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 JUC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 25 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 JUC was last recorded at 125,923 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 3,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Feb 2019: 8,470 miles, lower than 77,647 miles on 29 Jun 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,641 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,282 miles
- Average per year
- 7,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,923 miles
- 2025 – 122,641 miles
- 2024 – 116,080 miles
- 2023 – 111,706 miles
- 2022 – 107,525 miles
- 2021 – 102,349 miles
- 2020 – 96,933 miles
- 2019 – 8,470 miles
- 2018 – 77,647 miles
- 2017 – 64,323 miles
- 2016 – 50,089 miles
- 2015 – 43,810 miles
- 2014 – 34,876 miles
- 2013 – 27,995 miles
- 2012 – 20,939 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,923 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,923 miles (+3,282)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 125,923 miles
- Test number
- 502984114381
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass122,641 miles (+5)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 122,641 miles
- Test number
- 651544816079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,636 miles (+6,556)4 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,636 miles
- Test number
- 205146163967
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements Parking brake has no reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,080 miles (+4,374)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 116,080 miles
- Test number
- 597304168904
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass111,706 miles (+4,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 111,706 miles
- Test number
- 864419203368
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass107,525 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 107,525 miles
- Test number
- 143019599999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,349 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 102,349 miles
- Test number
- 565179402384
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt is slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.49mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded
Fail102,349 miles (+5,416)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,349 miles
- Test number
- 923348103625
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt is slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.49mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded
Pass96,933 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 96,933 miles
- Test number
- 719203992907
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail96,932 miles (+88,462)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,932 miles
- Test number
- 978060190147
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass8,470 miles (-69,177)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 8,470 miles
- Test number
- 386626137507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 77,647 miles
- Test number
- 805073175374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,647 miles (+13,324)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,647 miles
- Test number
- 574297418166
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass64,323 miles (+14,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 64,323 miles
- Test number
- 498394538085
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass50,089 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 50,089 miles
- Test number
- 195930841392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,086 miles (+6,276)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,086 miles
- Test number
- 913115587198
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass43,810 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 43,810 miles
- Test number
- 867757332888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,808 miles (+8,932)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,808 miles
- Test number
- 972792171379
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass34,876 miles (+6,881)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 34,876 miles
- Test number
- 796889664225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,995 miles (+7,056)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 27,995 miles
- Test number
- 807840973231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,939 miles
- Test number
- 789697452210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 JUC
- Does L4 JUC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 JUC is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 JUC?
- The MOT on L4 JUC is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 JUC done?
- L4 JUC was recorded at 125,923 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,808 miles a year.
- Has L4 JUC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 JUC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L4 JUC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L4 JUC find?
- L4 JUC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust flexi damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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