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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.

L5 JGF red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass51,987 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass51,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    51,987 miles
    Test number
    607283117108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. Pass48,280 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    126455666337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    133484705951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass38,841 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    38,841 miles
    Test number
    530516495387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass37,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    436103290781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass31,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,849 miles
    Test number
    410932176650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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))
  16. Pass24,780 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,780 miles
    Test number
    977922779445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,622 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,622 miles
    Test number
    344701593679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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