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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

L5 JNSMOT history

L5 JNS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L5 JNS blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,912 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JNS was last recorded at 106,912 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 6,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,684 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,228 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,912 miles
  • 2025 – 100,684 miles
  • 2024 – 93,341 miles
  • 2023 – 88,480 miles
  • 2022 – 83,247 miles
  • 2021 – 78,272 miles
  • 2020 – 75,336 miles
  • 2019 – 69,651 miles
  • 2018 – 59,650 miles
  • 2017 – 50,972 miles
  • 2016 – 43,259 miles
  • 2015 – 35,015 miles
  • 2014 – 26,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,912 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,912 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    760297136205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,684 miles (+7,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,684 miles
    Test number
    522234745916
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass93,341 miles (+4,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    336974525114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    681812015479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail88,480 miles (+5,233)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    323232957842
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass83,247 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    237477696872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,272 miles
    Test number
    152017435437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail78,272 miles (+2,936)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,272 miles
    Test number
    299645044520
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass75,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    410007737434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,336 miles (+5,685)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    833730303295
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass69,651 miles (+10,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,651 miles
    Test number
    299206948913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,650 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    719998241330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,972 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,972 miles
    Test number
    867169756025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,259 miles (+8,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,259 miles
    Test number
    861038519663
    • AdvisoryEmissions To Clean To Test
  15. Pass35,015 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,015 miles
    Test number
    906291835250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,833 miles
    Test number
    387938514402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 JNS

Does L5 JNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JNS is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JNS?
The MOT on L5 JNS is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 JNS done?
L5 JNS was recorded at 106,912 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has L5 JNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JNS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 JNS 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 JNS find?
L5 JNS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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