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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L6 GYBMOT history

L6 GYB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 86,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L6 GYB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,044 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 GYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 GYB was last recorded at 86,044 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,422 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,622 miles
Average per year
8,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,044 miles
  • 2025 – 78,422 miles
  • 2024 – 70,487 miles
  • 2023 – 58,432 miles
  • 2022 – 47,476 miles
  • 2021 – 40,238 miles
  • 2020 – 35,982 miles
  • 2019 – 26,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,044 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded at front
  • AdvisoryRear wiper split

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,044 miles (+7,622)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,044 miles
    Test number
    239297389448
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills corroded at front
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  2. Pass78,422 miles (+7,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    115010894436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly cracked 185/60/15
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  3. Pass70,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,487 miles
    Test number
    768687668521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,487 miles (+12,055)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,487 miles
    Test number
    922283461799
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper sticking (1.4.1 (a))

  5. Pass58,432 miles (+10,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,432 miles
    Test number
    513671882438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,476 miles (+7,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,476 miles
    Test number
    840333200630
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass40,238 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,238 miles
    Test number
    153931080857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,982 miles
    Test number
    194398299529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,982 miles (+9,610)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,982 miles
    Test number
    138469607659
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass26,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    26,372 miles
    Test number
    573905419043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 GYB

Does L6 GYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 GYB is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 GYB?
The MOT on L6 GYB is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 GYB done?
L6 GYB was recorded at 86,044 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,639 miles a year.
Has L6 GYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 GYB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 GYB 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 GYB find?
L6 GYB passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both front sills corroded at front; rear wiper split.

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