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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

L70 LBXMOT history

L70 LBX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L70 LBX red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,412 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LBX was last recorded at 103,412 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 5,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,519 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,893 miles
Average per year
7,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,412 miles
  • 2025 – 97,519 miles
  • 2024 – 88,714 miles
  • 2023 – 81,965 miles
  • 2022 – 74,785 miles
  • 2021 – 67,347 miles
  • 2020 – 46,364 miles
  • 2019 – 40,931 miles
  • 2018 – 35,169 miles
  • 2017 – 30,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,412 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear hub corroded under coating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded under coating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,412 miles
    Test number
    506590825907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,412 miles (+5,893)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,412 miles
    Test number
    509474485228
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass97,519 miles (+8,805)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,519 miles
    Test number
    273059058203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,714 miles (+192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    964495676309
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear hub corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded & split

  5. Fail88,522 miles (+46)12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,522 miles
    Test number
    440480922065
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear hub corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded & split

  6. Fail88,476 miles (+6,511)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,476 miles
    Test number
    175800856194
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass81,965 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,965 miles
    Test number
    257290320927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    230994347959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,785 miles (+7,438)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    575243296933
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,347 miles (+7,656)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,347 miles
    Test number
    825759711654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,691 miles (+13,327)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    787580283211
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass46,364 miles (+5,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    46,364 miles
    Test number
    914595996751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass40,931 miles (+5,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    704225491422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass35,169 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    976288881153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,901 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    418321305625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,900 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,900 miles
    Test number
    937376793660
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about L70 LBX

Does L70 LBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 LBX is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 LBX?
The MOT on L70 LBX is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 LBX done?
L70 LBX was recorded at 103,412 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 7,675 miles a year.
Has L70 LBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LBX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 LBX 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 LBX find?
L70 LBX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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