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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

L5 LOVMOT history

L5 LOV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L5 LOV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,831 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LOV was last recorded at 129,831 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,944 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,887 miles
Average per year
5,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,831 miles
  • 2025 – 127,944 miles
  • 2024 – 126,336 miles
  • 2023 – 124,294 miles
  • 2022 – 121,888 miles
  • 2021 – 119,661 miles
  • 2020 – 118,344 miles
  • 2019 – 115,333 miles
  • 2018 – 110,976 miles
  • 2017 – 105,650 miles
  • 2016 – 99,146 miles
  • 2015 – 93,532 miles
  • 2014 – 88,857 miles
  • 2013 – 84,913 miles
  • 2012 – 79,237 miles
  • 2011 – 75,471 miles
  • 2010 – 64,711 miles
  • 2009 – 54,639 miles
  • 2008 – 48,075 miles
  • 2007 – 36,811 miles
  • 2006 – 26,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,831 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,831 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,831 miles
    Test number
    647595464138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,944 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,944 miles
    Test number
    609918489958
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail127,940 miles (+1,604)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,940 miles
    Test number
    219171144882
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass126,336 miles (+2,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,336 miles
    Test number
    713788930950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass124,294 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,294 miles
    Test number
    350393603967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,888 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,888 miles
    Test number
    360900969271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,661 miles
    Test number
    910311641974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail119,658 miles (+1,314)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,658 miles
    Test number
    397402845798
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass118,344 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,344 miles
    Test number
    700303301588
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail118,342 miles (+3,009)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,342 miles
    Test number
    674353890621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass115,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,333 miles
    Test number
    454277824038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail115,333 miles (+4,357)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,333 miles
    Test number
    684770896320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass110,976 miles (+5,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,976 miles
    Test number
    174061960323
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass105,650 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,650 miles
    Test number
    607708151100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,146 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    650583246937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,532 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,532 miles
    Test number
    839746465060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,857 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,857 miles
    Test number
    447483064046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,913 miles (+127)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,913 miles
    Test number
    638162853000
    • NoteAll tyres have worn low 2.5mm tread depth

  19. Fail84,786 miles (+5,549)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    565785643058
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres have worn low 2.5mm tread depth

  20. Pass79,237 miles (+3,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,237 miles
    Test number
    135649762045
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

  21. Pass75,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,471 miles
    Test number
    448689731167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,471 miles (+10,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,471 miles
    Test number
    865768431183
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass64,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    134393430147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,711 miles (+10,072)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    454171330103
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass54,639 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,639 miles
    Test number
    492719839196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,075 miles (+11,264)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    874151838191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,811 miles (+10,296)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,811 miles
    Test number
    560939927149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    924534126136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LOV

Does L5 LOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LOV is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 LOV?
The MOT on L5 LOV is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 LOV done?
L5 LOV was recorded at 129,831 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,223 miles a year.
Has L5 LOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LOV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 LOV 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 LOV find?
L5 LOV passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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