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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

L6 JLSMOT history

L6 JLS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L6 JLS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,769 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 JLS was last recorded at 74,769 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,768 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,769 miles
  • 2024 – 71,602 miles
  • 2023 – 67,537 miles
  • 2022 – 63,350 miles
  • 2021 – 59,971 miles
  • 2020 – 55,670 miles
  • 2019 – 51,911 miles
  • 2018 – 48,074 miles
  • 2017 – 44,144 miles
  • 2016 – 40,352 miles
  • 2015 – 35,526 miles
  • 2014 – 29,157 miles
  • 2013 – 22,092 miles
  • 2012 – 15,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,769 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm slight wear inner edge too (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,769 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,769 miles
    Test number
    197072187815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm slight wear inner edge too (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail74,768 miles (+3,166)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,768 miles
    Test number
    509551514519
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm slight wear inner edge too (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass71,602 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    659941147510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail71,490 miles (+3,953)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,490 miles
    Test number
    436768449771
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass67,537 miles (+4,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,537 miles
    Test number
    662021094648
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass63,350 miles (+3,379)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,350 miles
    Test number
    994652552818
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split, BORDERLINE, (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split, BORDERLINE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible joint deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass59,971 miles (+4,301)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,971 miles
    Test number
    848411160104
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass55,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,670 miles
    Test number
    787581352963
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  9. Fail55,670 miles (+3,759)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,670 miles
    Test number
    762249831318
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  10. Pass51,911 miles (+3,837)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    881506512909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.195/55r1585v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield becoming insecure

  11. Pass48,074 miles (+3,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    627012829924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass44,144 miles (+3,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    617673081670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and low on inner edge

  13. Pass40,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,352 miles
    Test number
    201689927547
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  14. Fail40,352 miles (+4,826)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,352 miles
    Test number
    713196206216
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  15. Pass35,526 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    254329303816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,157 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    177685704342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,092 miles (+6,761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,092 miles
    Test number
    749142123395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,331 miles
    Test number
    229656722384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 JLS

Does L6 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 JLS is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 JLS?
The MOT on L6 JLS 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 JLS done?
L6 JLS was recorded at 74,769 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,562 miles a year.
Has L6 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 JLS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 JLS 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 JLS find?
L6 JLS passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm slight wear inner edge too.

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