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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,200 cc

L5 EGBMOT history

L5 EGB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

L5 EGB red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,319 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EGB was last recorded at 105,319 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 11,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,078 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,241 miles
Average per year
8,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,319 miles
  • 2024 – 94,078 miles
  • 2023 – 83,749 miles
  • 2022 – 78,088 miles
  • 2021 – 68,937 miles
  • 2020 – 59,177 miles
  • 2019 – 46,490 miles
  • 2018 – 36,964 miles
  • 2017 – 29,940 miles
  • 2016 – 20,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,319 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked in chalk

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,319 miles (+11,241)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,319 miles
    Test number
    625195617202
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass94,078 miles (+10,329)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,078 miles
    Test number
    218941365834
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  3. Pass83,749 miles (+5,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    237256988509
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  4. Pass78,088 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,088 miles
    Test number
    195415276107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,030 miles (+9,093)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,030 miles
    Test number
    420474627941
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,937 miles (+10)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    314402782573
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre marked in chalk
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light On

  7. Fail68,927 miles (+9,750)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    519932179413
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre marked in chalk
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light On
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass59,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,177 miles
    Test number
    685185982343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,177 miles
    Test number
    997664354461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail59,177 miles (+2,977)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,177 miles
    Test number
    165751510890
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,200 miles (+74)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    306535241214
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail56,126 miles (+9,636)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,126 miles
    Test number
    229511789897
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass46,490 miles (+9,526)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    632029808006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,964 miles (+26)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,964 miles
    Test number
    484485312472
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail36,938 miles (+6,998)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,938 miles
    Test number
    241838908801
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,940 miles (+9,407)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,940 miles
    Test number
    726262677083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,533 miles
    Test number
    270935136545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 EGB

Does L5 EGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EGB is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 EGB?
The MOT on L5 EGB is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EGB done?
L5 EGB was recorded at 105,319 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 8,718 miles a year.
Has L5 EGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EGB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 EGB 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 EGB find?
L5 EGB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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