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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L6 BHYMOT history

L6 BHY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L6 BHY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,709 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 BHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 BHY was last recorded at 72,709 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 8,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,665 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,044 miles
Average per year
5,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,709 miles
  • 2024 – 64,665 miles
  • 2023 – 59,491 miles
  • 2022 – 53,589 miles
  • 2021 – 47,694 miles
  • 2020 – 39,593 miles
  • 2019 – 29,153 miles
  • 2018 – 26,454 miles
  • 2017 – 23,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,709 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,709 miles (+8,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    742330915176
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass64,665 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,665 miles
    Test number
    487129289743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,491 miles (+5,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,491 miles
    Test number
    436852798538
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    551310344462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail53,589 miles (+5,895)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    180410953159
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass47,694 miles (+8,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,694 miles
    Test number
    827081161606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tread at 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  7. Pass39,593 miles (+6,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    245692949945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass33,149 miles (+3,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    418839845039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass29,153 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,153 miles
    Test number
    573355789530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,454 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,454 miles
    Test number
    436998952157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,480 miles
    Test number
    744785846768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,480 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,480 miles
    Test number
    902135518226
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Questions about L6 BHY

Does L6 BHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 BHY is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 BHY?
The MOT on L6 BHY is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 BHY done?
L6 BHY was recorded at 72,709 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,644 miles a year.
Has L6 BHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 BHY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L6 BHY 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 BHY find?
L6 BHY passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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