
Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
L5 JGFMOT history
L5 JGF is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 51,987 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 51,987 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 JGF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 JGF was last recorded at 51,987 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 51,987 miles · 24 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,987 miles
- 2025 – 48,280 miles
- 2024 – 43,814 miles
- 2023 – 38,841 miles
- 2022 – 37,331 miles
- 2021 – 35,206 miles
- 2020 – 34,240 miles
- 2019 – 31,849 miles
- 2018 – 24,780 miles
- 2017 – 18,622 miles
- 2016 – 14,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 51,987 miles
- Test number
- 607283117108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,987 miles (+3,707)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,987 miles
- Test number
- 329920024892
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Pass48,280 miles (+4,466)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 48,280 miles
- Test number
- 126455666337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 43,814 miles
- Test number
- 133484705951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,814 miles (+4,973)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,814 miles
- Test number
- 219414478808
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass38,841 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 38,841 miles
- Test number
- 530516495387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,789 miles (+1,458)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 38,789 miles
- Test number
- 508987152607
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass37,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 37,331 miles
- Test number
- 436103290781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,331 miles (+2,125)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,331 miles
- Test number
- 203638070807
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,206 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 35,206 miles
- Test number
- 567454700974
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail35,204 miles (+964)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,204 miles
- Test number
- 500672479895
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass34,240 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 34,240 miles
- Test number
- 462423499045
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail34,236 miles (+2,387)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,236 miles
- Test number
- 636588734398
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass31,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 31,849 miles
- Test number
- 410932176650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,849 miles (+7,069)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,849 miles
- Test number
- 406136714776
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass24,780 miles (+6,158)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 24,780 miles
- Test number
- 977922779445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,622 miles (+4,047)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 18,622 miles
- Test number
- 344701593679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 14,575 miles
- Test number
- 327045832167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 JGF
- Does L5 JGF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JGF is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 JGF?
- The MOT on L5 JGF is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 JGF done?
- L5 JGF was recorded at 51,987 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,859 miles a year.
- Has L5 JGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 JGF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 JGF 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 JGF find?
- L5 JGF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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