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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,272 cc

L65 ECWMOT history

L65 ECW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,412 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 ECW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 ECW was last recorded at 109,412 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,400 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,412 miles
  • 2025 – 103,284 miles
  • 2024 – 100,120 miles
  • 2023 – 95,719 miles
  • 2022 – 92,197 miles
  • 2021 – 90,827 miles
  • 2019 – 83,799 miles
  • 2016 – 77,804 miles
  • 2015 – 74,766 miles
  • 2014 – 71,664 miles
  • 2013 – 65,756 miles
  • 2012 – 65,001 miles
  • 2011 – 64,232 miles
  • 2010 – 63,460 miles
  • 2009 – 62,636 miles
  • 2008 – 61,589 miles
  • 2007 – 60,257 miles
  • 2006 – 58,913 miles
  • 2005 – 57,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,412 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front door corroded/damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has been undersealed

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear inner arch corroded (not prescribed area)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,412 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,412 miles
    Test number
    547375498927
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door corroded/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has been undersealed

  2. Fail109,400 miles (+6,116)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,400 miles
    Test number
    440403133282
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor not full seem weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,284 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,284 miles
    Test number
    509367621650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded (not prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor repair - not fully seam welded (not prescribed area)

  4. Fail103,270 miles (+3,150)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    389448067690
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded (not prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor repair - not fully seam welded (not prescribed area)

  5. Pass100,120 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,120 miles
    Test number
    100677246728
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump secured with cable ties

  6. Fail100,092 miles (+4,373)4 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,092 miles
    Test number
    584767307232
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump secured with cable ties

  7. Pass95,719 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    603491789777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryWelded plate on offside front floor (not fully seam welded) - not prescribed area

  8. Fail95,717 miles (+3,520)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,717 miles
    Test number
    791695616417
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryWelded plate on offside front floor (not fully seam welded) - not prescribed area

  9. Pass92,197 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    596650551929
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryTemp repair carried out to the exhaust

  10. Fail92,185 miles (+1,358)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,185 miles
    Test number
    135280550896
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFuel hose insecure fuel filter and pipe assembly (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  11. Pass90,827 miles (+7,028)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,827 miles
    Test number
    314198253064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,799 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,799 miles
    Test number
    438910472491
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and offside rear tyre cracking on treads slightly
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the offside front floor

  13. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    973345461077
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    272919112192
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass77,804 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,804 miles
    Test number
    763175410684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,802 miles (+3,036)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    974670739086
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass74,766 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,766 miles
    Test number
    637081864584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    556898594252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,664 miles (+5,908)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    445991694229
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass65,756 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    388631343205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    375487242431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail65,001 miles (+769)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    118057942285
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,232 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,232 miles
    Test number
    419498931255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,460 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    334545930464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,636 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,636 miles
    Test number
    773798339284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,589 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    170075638207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,257 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,257 miles
    Test number
    414750747214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,913 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,913 miles
    Test number
    384154236431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    57,101 miles
    Test number
    121371055201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L65 ECW

Does L65 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L65 ECW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L65 ECW?
The MOT on L65 ECW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L65 ECW done?
L65 ECW was recorded at 109,412 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,484 miles a year.
Has L65 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 ECW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L65 ECW 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 L65 ECW find?
L65 ECW passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front door corroded/damaged, and 4 more.

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