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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

L4 LUBMOT history

L4 LUB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L4 LUB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,032 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LUB was last recorded at 41,032 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Sept 2015: 10,465 miles, lower than 15,587 miles on 12 Sept 2014.

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
39,927 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,105 miles
Average per year
2,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,032 miles
  • 2025 – 39,927 miles
  • 2024 – 38,741 miles
  • 2023 – 37,738 miles
  • 2022 – 36,805 miles
  • 2021 – 35,624 miles
  • 2020 – 32,114 miles
  • 2019 – 29,247 miles
  • 2018 – 26,906 miles
  • 2017 – 23,774 miles
  • 2016 – 20,740 miles
  • 2015 – 10,465 miles
  • 2014 – 15,587 miles
  • 2013 – 12,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,032 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,032 miles (+1,105)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,032 miles
    Test number
    157019657847
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass39,927 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    39,927 miles
    Test number
    701529993861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,741 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    38,741 miles
    Test number
    954685929348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,738 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,738 miles
    Test number
    713225111762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,805 miles (+1,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,805 miles
    Test number
    656076007577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass35,624 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,624 miles
    Test number
    281893166929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass32,114 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,114 miles
    Test number
    438390109485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,247 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,247 miles
    Test number
    676168125541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass26,906 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,906 miles
    Test number
    947527369277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,774 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,774 miles
    Test number
    282354502726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,740 miles (+10,275)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,740 miles
    Test number
    623996256051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,465 miles (-5,122)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    10,465 miles
    Test number
    267741621389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,587 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,587 miles
    Test number
    328155954279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail12,365 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,365 miles
    Test number
    385202933454
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass12,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    12,365 miles
    Test number
    605532933273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 LUB

Does L4 LUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LUB is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 LUB?
The MOT on L4 LUB is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 LUB done?
L4 LUB was recorded at 41,032 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,193 miles a year.
Has L4 LUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LUB has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on L4 LUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 LUB find?
L4 LUB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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