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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L70 DWKMOT history

L70 DWK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L70 DWK grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
57,341 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DWK was last recorded at 57,341 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2021: 38,819 miles, lower than 38,921 miles on 16 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,498 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,843 miles
Average per year
3,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,341 miles
  • 2024 – 52,498 miles
  • 2023 – 45,178 miles
  • 2022 – 41,067 miles
  • 2021 – 38,819 miles
  • 2020 – 38,921 miles
  • 2019 – 34,463 miles
  • 2018 – 31,004 miles
  • 2017 – 25,300 miles
  • 2016 – 21,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,341 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen marked across swept area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    57,341 miles
    Test number
    566619308666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,341 miles (+4,843)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,341 miles
    Test number
    789550252476
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass52,498 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    889725513622
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail52,498 miles (+7,320)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    613537300787
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass45,178 miles (+4,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    45,178 miles
    Test number
    992466236285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass41,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    292441605144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,067 miles (+2,248)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    875239122087
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass38,819 miles (-102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    374504571019
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and plastic undercover fitted.

  9. Pass38,921 miles (+630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,921 miles
    Test number
    186669783394
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked across swept area

  10. Fail38,291 miles (+3,828)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,291 miles
    Test number
    153087251987
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked across swept area

  11. Pass34,463 miles (+3,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,463 miles
    Test number
    448269704569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass31,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    850216672663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,004 miles (+5,704)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    139534380442
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass25,300 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,300 miles
    Test number
    805299008168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,587 miles
    Test number
    712320558061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Fail21,587 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,587 miles
    Test number
    185286088394
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about L70 DWK

Does L70 DWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DWK is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 DWK?
The MOT on L70 DWK is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 DWK done?
L70 DWK was recorded at 57,341 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,651 miles a year.
Has L70 DWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DWK has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 DWK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 DWK find?
L70 DWK passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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