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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2019 · 999 cc

L5 STFMOT history

L5 STF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2019. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 41,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L5 STF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
41,197 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 STF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
26 Mar 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 STF was last recorded at 41,197 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,151 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
5,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,197 miles
  • 2025 – 36,742 miles
  • 2024 – 31,965 miles
  • 2023 – 27,674 miles
  • 2022 – 20,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,197 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 18 Mar 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,197 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    41,197 miles
    Test number
    174939890505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail41,151 miles (+4,409)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,151 miles
    Test number
    698327148345
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass36,742 miles (+4,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,742 miles
    Test number
    105043654578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass31,965 miles (+4,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    31,965 miles
    Test number
    795340885663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass27,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    27,674 miles
    Test number
    590660742054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,674 miles (+7,376)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,674 miles
    Test number
    538537356504
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass20,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    20,298 miles
    Test number
    724055951620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail20,298 miles6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,298 miles
    Test number
    979873358247
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Questions about L5 STF

Does L5 STF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 STF is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 STF?
The MOT on L5 STF is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 STF done?
L5 STF was recorded at 41,197 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,207 miles a year.
Has L5 STF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 STF has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 STF 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 STF find?
L5 STF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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