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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L6 AEOMOT history

L6 AEO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L6 AEO black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,979 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 AEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 AEO was last recorded at 91,979 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 12,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,249 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,730 miles
Average per year
6,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,979 miles
  • 2025 – 79,249 miles
  • 2024 – 70,511 miles
  • 2023 – 65,238 miles
  • 2022 – 60,075 miles
  • 2021 – 53,567 miles
  • 2020 – 48,491 miles
  • 2019 – 41,060 miles
  • 2018 – 33,988 miles
  • 2017 – 30,594 miles
  • 2016 – 25,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner LOWER BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACK
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner TYRE BULGED 185/60R15
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear slight travel in hand brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,979 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    898553180630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner LOWER BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner TYRE BULGED 185/60R15
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail91,978 miles (+12,729)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,978 miles
    Test number
    242672599891
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner LOWER BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner TYRE BULGED 185/60R15
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,249 miles
    Test number
    248350853066
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail79,245 miles (+8,734)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,245 miles
    Test number
    278733374981
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass70,511 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    956829890002
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear slight travel in hand brake

  6. Fail70,511 miles (+5,273)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    268485291210
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear slight travel in hand brake

  7. Pass65,238 miles (+5,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,238 miles
    Test number
    963563289441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass60,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    326753416807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,074 miles (+6,507)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,074 miles
    Test number
    153649763028
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass53,567 miles (+5,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    188278585291
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass48,491 miles (+7,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    329913317055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass41,060 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,060 miles
    Test number
    933714435887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,988 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,988 miles
    Test number
    412119232140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,594 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,594 miles
    Test number
    784508049568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    25,653 miles
    Test number
    178571850778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 AEO

Does L6 AEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 AEO is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 AEO?
The MOT on L6 AEO is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 AEO done?
L6 AEO was recorded at 91,979 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,632 miles a year.
Has L6 AEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 AEO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 AEO 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 L6 AEO find?
L6 AEO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front inner lower bush slightly crack; offside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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