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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

L5 OLGMOT history

L5 OLG is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 164,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L5 OLG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
164,721 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OLG was last recorded at 164,721 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 8,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,490 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,231 miles
Average per year
6,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,721 miles
  • 2025 – 156,490 miles
  • 2024 – 142,989 miles
  • 2023 – 134,908 miles
  • 2022 – 129,503 miles
  • 2021 – 125,125 miles
  • 2020 – 119,335 miles
  • 2018 – 111,065 miles
  • 2017 – 104,689 miles
  • 2016 – 99,438 miles
  • 2015 – 93,000 miles
  • 2014 – 87,130 miles
  • 2013 – 80,018 miles
  • 2012 – 71,118 miles
  • 2011 – 65,861 miles
  • 2010 – 62,888 miles
  • 2009 – 59,796 miles
  • 2008 – 49,594 miles
  • 2007 – 36,920 miles
  • 2006 – 27,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,721 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer starting to de-laminate

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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake wear indicator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,721 miles (+8,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    164,721 miles
    Test number
    676408807798
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer starting to de-laminate

  2. Pass156,490 miles (+13,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,490 miles
    Test number
    231099947158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside stop lamp slightly dim

  3. Pass142,989 miles (+232)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,989 miles
    Test number
    496774535697
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,757 miles (+7,849)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,757 miles
    Test number
    658025339766
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,908 miles (+5,405)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,908 miles
    Test number
    143696700547
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,503 miles (+4,378)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,503 miles
    Test number
    613155480263
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass125,125 miles (+5,790)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,125 miles
    Test number
    998930956736
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,335 miles
    Test number
    787908820544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail119,335 miles (+8,270)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,335 miles
    Test number
    693944583340
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass111,065 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,065 miles
    Test number
    782101947821
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail111,059 miles (+6,370)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,059 miles
    Test number
    486816801130
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,689 miles (+5,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,689 miles
    Test number
    349828419006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass99,438 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,438 miles
    Test number
    138741008079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,000 miles (+734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,000 miles
    Test number
    400214698466
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator
    • AdvisoryChild seat

  15. Fail92,266 miles (+5,136)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,266 miles
    Test number
    369428055761
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator
    • AdvisoryChild seat

  16. Pass87,130 miles (+7,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,130 miles
    Test number
    767934504355
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass80,018 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,018 miles
    Test number
    576912903352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail80,005 miles (+8,887)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    465919393269
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil level low

  19. Pass71,118 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,118 miles
    Test number
    625120112370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light staying on
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator light on
    • NoteNear side rear tyre low air pressure

  20. Fail71,104 miles (+5,243)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,104 miles
    Test number
    565750312312
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light staying on
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator light on
    • NoteNear side rear tyre low air pressure

  21. Pass65,861 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    748907331259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,850 miles (+2,962)1 dangerous8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    109274031254
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on on inner edge
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  23. Fail62,888 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    431395970063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass62,888 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    731255770058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,796 miles (+10,202)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    980539459086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,594 miles (+12,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,594 miles
    Test number
    183041368017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,920 miles (+9,084)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    181051167084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,836 miles
    Test number
    414364446088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 OLG

Does L5 OLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OLG is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 OLG?
The MOT on L5 OLG is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 OLG done?
L5 OLG was recorded at 164,721 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,691 miles a year.
Has L5 OLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 OLG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 OLG 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 OLG find?
L5 OLG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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