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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L6 ODTMOT history

L6 ODT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2022.

L6 ODT blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2023
Mileage
111,824 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 ODT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 ODT was last recorded at 111,824 miles on 23 Jul 2022, 8,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,696 miles · 15 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,128 miles
Average per year
6,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,824 miles
  • 2021 – 103,696 miles
  • 2020 – 96,460 miles
  • 2019 – 92,826 miles
  • 2018 – 89,203 miles
  • 2017 – 84,325 miles
  • 2016 – 77,220 miles
  • 2014 – 67,269 miles
  • 2013 – 58,490 miles
  • 2012 – 50,077 miles
  • 2011 – 40,786 miles
  • 2010 – 33,374 miles
  • 2009 – 27,560 miles
  • 2008 – 20,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,824 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight movement from lower engine mount
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting perish (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Stone chip in windscreen, not effecting drivers view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Stone chip in windscreen,not effecting drivers view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,824 miles (+8,128)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    943063716399
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement from lower engine mount
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass103,696 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,696 miles
    Test number
    253744333156
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Stone chip in windscreen, not effecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Fail103,694 miles (+7,234)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,694 miles
    Test number
    277711048164
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (185/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Stone chip in windscreen, not effecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Pass96,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,460 miles
    Test number
    379574097452
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen,not effecting drivers view

  5. Fail96,460 miles (+3,634)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,460 miles
    Test number
    435565601515
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBody component damaged and likely to cause injury fuel filler cover missing,sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen,not effecting drivers view

  6. Pass92,826 miles (+3,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    92,826 miles
    Test number
    201428766538
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisorySTONE CHIP IN SCREEN

  7. Pass89,203 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,203 miles
    Test number
    584859780851
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail89,203 miles (+4,878)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,203 miles
    Test number
    864996499620
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has been run flat , tyre also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,325 miles
    Test number
    209400866487
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing

  10. Fail84,324 miles (+7,104)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,324 miles
    Test number
    822455140937
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing

  11. Pass77,220 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,220 miles
    Test number
    124047819338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has uneven wear

  12. Fail77,197 miles (+9,928)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,197 miles
    Test number
    982443527347
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has uneven wear

  13. Pass67,269 miles (+77)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,269 miles
    Test number
    299708214260
    • NoteBack box corroded
    • NotePass door mirror

  14. Fail67,192 miles (+8,702)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,192 miles
    Test number
    119096814270
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBack box corroded
    • NotePass door mirror

  15. Pass58,490 miles (+8,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,490 miles
    Test number
    675253413295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass50,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    196414712290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,077 miles (+9,291)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    706544112286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass40,786 miles (+7,412)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,786 miles
    Test number
    878693411261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f btm arm rear bushes worn

  19. Pass33,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,374 miles
    Test number
    971874390143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,374 miles (+5,814)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,374 miles
    Test number
    192254390133
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass27,560 miles (+7,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,560 miles
    Test number
    184157319191
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass20,211 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,211 miles
    Test number
    733040828113
    • DangerousO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about L6 ODT

Does L6 ODT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 ODT expired on 23 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 ODT?
The MOT on L6 ODT expired on 23 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 ODT done?
L6 ODT was recorded at 111,824 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2022, an average of 6,437 miles a year.
Has L6 ODT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 ODT has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L6 ODT 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 ODT find?
L6 ODT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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