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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L5 AXEMOT history

L5 AXE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 26,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L5 AXE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
26,994 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 AXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 AXE was last recorded at 26,994 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,915 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,079 miles
Average per year
3,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,994 miles
  • 2025 – 23,915 miles
  • 2024 – 21,469 miles
  • 2023 – 18,300 miles
  • 2022 – 13,192 miles
  • 2021 – 9,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,994 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 29 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,994 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    26,994 miles
    Test number
    770955880227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,915 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    23,915 miles
    Test number
    259389942090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,469 miles (+3,169)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    21,469 miles
    Test number
    137482789168
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacture engine and under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

  4. Pass18,300 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    18,300 miles
    Test number
    757471627291
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail18,300 miles (+5,108)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,300 miles
    Test number
    178727277525
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass13,192 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    13,192 miles
    Test number
    741971526118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass9,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    9,918 miles
    Test number
    147900914906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 AXE

Does L5 AXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 AXE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 AXE?
The MOT on L5 AXE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 AXE done?
L5 AXE was recorded at 26,994 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,425 miles a year.
Has L5 AXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 AXE has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 AXE 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 L5 AXE find?
L5 AXE passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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