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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

L6 HBWMOT history

L6 HBW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 40,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L6 HBW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,017 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 HBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 HBW was last recorded at 40,017 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,931 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,086 miles
Average per year
3,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,017 miles
  • 2024 – 36,931 miles
  • 2023 – 33,645 miles
  • 2022 – 25,720 miles
  • 2021 – 22,550 miles
  • 2020 – 18,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,017 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 13 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,017 miles
    Test number
    931199371265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail40,017 miles (+3,086)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,017 miles
    Test number
    112459789291
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass36,931 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    36,931 miles
    Test number
    304781489389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,645 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    555277239359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass29,860 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    397062311457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,720 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    25,720 miles
    Test number
    800995376485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,550 miles (+3,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    22,550 miles
    Test number
    432469382005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass18,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    18,588 miles
    Test number
    360551680071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 HBW

Does L6 HBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 HBW is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 HBW?
The MOT on L6 HBW is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 HBW done?
L6 HBW was recorded at 40,017 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,676 miles a year.
Has L6 HBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 HBW has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 HBW 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 HBW find?
L6 HBW passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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