
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
L70 CAVMOT history
L70 CAV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,634 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 89,634 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 CAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 CAV was last recorded at 89,634 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 7,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 82,521 miles · 24 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,113 miles
- Average per year
- 6,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 89,634 miles
- 2021 – 82,521 miles
- 2020 – 70,046 miles
- 2019 – 53,141 miles
- 2018 – 39,094 miles
- 2016 – 37,963 miles
- 2015 – 31,441 miles
- 2014 – 25,617 miles
- 2013 – 23,265 miles
- 2012 – 20,698 miles
- 2011 – 15,712 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Undertrays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,634 miles (+7,113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 89,634 miles
- Test number
- 632395021528
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass82,521 miles (+12,475)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 82,521 miles
- Test number
- 576744505742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,046 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 70,046 miles
- Test number
- 533571466550
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail70,046 miles (+16,905)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,046 miles
- Test number
- 914150639381
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass53,141 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 53,141 miles
- Test number
- 370335754821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail53,133 miles (+14,039)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,133 miles
- Test number
- 975859780051
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass39,094 miles (+1,131)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 39,094 miles
- Test number
- 633883947320
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,963 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 37,963 miles
- Test number
- 270558874079
- DangerousNearside Rear tyre poor condition (cracking between tread)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail37,963 miles (+6,522)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,963 miles
- Test number
- 711446849194
- DangerousNearside Rear tyre poor condition (cracking between tread)
- FailureNearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass31,441 miles (+5,824)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 31,441 miles
- Test number
- 777075973790
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to perish
Pass25,617 miles (+336)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 25,617 miles
- Test number
- 408201914467
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass25,281 miles (+2,016)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 25,281 miles
- Test number
- 577066254165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,265 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 23,265 miles
- Test number
- 139493533110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail23,231 miles (+2,533)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,231 miles
- Test number
- 267248723179
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass20,698 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 20,698 miles
- Test number
- 125680932192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,664 miles (+4,952)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 20,664 miles
- Test number
- 169717962077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,712 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 15,712 miles
- Test number
- 385667581010
- NoteO/s mirror indicator cracked,water in lense,light deteriorating
Questions about L70 CAV
- Does L70 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L70 CAV expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L70 CAV?
- The MOT on L70 CAV expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L70 CAV done?
- L70 CAV was recorded at 89,634 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 6,319 miles a year.
- Has L70 CAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 CAV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on L70 CAV 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 L70 CAV find?
- L70 CAV passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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