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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

L6 WLOMOT history

L6 WLO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L6 WLO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,291 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WLO was last recorded at 112,291 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 4,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,263 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,028 miles
Average per year
6,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,291 miles
  • 2025 – 108,263 miles
  • 2024 – 101,202 miles
  • 2023 – 93,062 miles
  • 2022 – 91,730 miles
  • 2021 – 86,015 miles
  • 2020 – 73,508 miles
  • 2019 – 64,384 miles
  • 2018 – 55,380 miles
  • 2017 – 53,150 miles
  • 2016 – 48,284 miles
  • 2015 – 44,363 miles
  • 2014 – 38,198 miles
  • 2013 – 31,267 miles
  • 2012 – 24,676 miles
  • 2011 – 17,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,291 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,291 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,291 miles
    Test number
    389440040246
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,290 miles (+4,027)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,290 miles
    Test number
    137484598935
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,263 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,263 miles
    Test number
    305781459349
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has perishing /cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail108,263 miles (+7,061)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,263 miles
    Test number
    880155150155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has perishing /cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,202 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,202 miles
    Test number
    941852972135
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle around swivel bushes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail101,202 miles (+8,140)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,202 miles
    Test number
    498136107430
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle around swivel bushes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass93,062 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    670633476006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,057 miles (+1,327)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,057 miles
    Test number
    245450335634
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from engine stay on engine.
    • AdvisoryEngine reverse light switch broken.

  9. Pass91,730 miles (+5,715)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    189397558528
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass86,015 miles (+5,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,015 miles
    Test number
    810687498601
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake reaction bushes are starting to split

  11. Pass80,454 miles (+6,946)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    691748933820
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass73,508 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,508 miles
    Test number
    471806917407
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front/centre exhaust sleeve has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail73,508 miles (+9,124)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,508 miles
    Test number
    850473774506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front/centre exhaust sleeve has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass64,384 miles (+9,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,384 miles
    Test number
    690006457588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass55,380 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    607604667239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,150 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,150 miles
    Test number
    973106675620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,284 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    763637198871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,234 miles (+3,871)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,234 miles
    Test number
    963876257777
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail44,363 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    745926525104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHand brake travel at max
    • NoteWheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

  20. Pass44,363 miles (+6,165)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    868356425184
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHand brake travel at max
    • NoteWheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

  21. Pass38,198 miles (+6,931)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,198 miles
    Test number
    156252594432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass31,267 miles (+6,591)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,267 miles
    Test number
    397235673038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearsde front tyre worn on edges

  23. Pass24,676 miles (+6,691)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    976517872062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,985 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,985 miles
    Test number
    276444461060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail17,959 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,959 miles
    Test number
    606563361075
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L6 WLO

Does L6 WLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 WLO is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 WLO?
The MOT on L6 WLO is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 WLO done?
L6 WLO was recorded at 112,291 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,123 miles a year.
Has L6 WLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WLO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 WLO 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 WLO find?
L6 WLO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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