Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
L70 TRCMOT history
L70 TRC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,167 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 81,167 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 TRC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 TRC was last recorded at 81,167 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,676 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,491 miles
- Average per year
- 3,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,167 miles
- 2025 – 76,676 miles
- 2024 – 74,885 miles
- 2023 – 73,967 miles
- 2022 – 73,060 miles
- 2021 – 71,277 miles
- 2020 – 70,269 miles
- 2019 – 68,429 miles
- 2018 – 66,565 miles
- 2017 – 64,566 miles
- 2016 – 61,910 miles
- 2015 – 58,495 miles
- 2014 – 55,123 miles
- 2013 – 50,635 miles
- 2012 – 44,108 miles
- 2011 – 36,472 miles
- 2010 – 29,391 miles
- 2009 – 23,442 miles
- 2008 – 18,105 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,167 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and the inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is worn, perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is deteriorated
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,167 miles (+4,491)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 81,167 miles
- Test number
- 857440017002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and the inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is worn, perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is deteriorated
Pass76,676 miles (+1,791)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 76,676 miles
- Test number
- 791668544987
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass74,885 miles (+918)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 74,885 miles
- Test number
- 669020606748
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass73,967 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 73,967 miles
- Test number
- 347519696417
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Fail73,967 miles (+907)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,967 miles
- Test number
- 146022741724
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass73,060 miles (+1,783)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 73,060 miles
- Test number
- 515230941983
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,277 miles (+1,008)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 71,277 miles
- Test number
- 707587619194
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,269 miles (+1,840)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 70,269 miles
- Test number
- 577648291988
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear wiper missing
Pass68,429 miles (+1,864)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,429 miles
- Test number
- 712982367090
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section is slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass66,565 miles (+1,999)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 66,565 miles
- Test number
- 532970018542
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside component
Pass64,566 miles (+2,656)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 64,566 miles
- Test number
- 851931677339
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside component
Pass61,910 miles (+3,415)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 61,910 miles
- Test number
- 819418921454
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryShield guard fitted to underside of vehicle
Pass58,495 miles (+80)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 58,495 miles
- Test number
- 967843185063
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail58,415 miles (+3,292)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,415 miles
- Test number
- 165379675407
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass55,123 miles (+4,488)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,123 miles
- Test number
- 127717394027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,635 miles (+6,527)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 50,635 miles
- Test number
- 497954713148
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass44,108 miles (+7,636)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 44,108 miles
- Test number
- 458441532105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,472 miles (+1,816)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 36,472 miles
- Test number
- 559824731172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass34,656 miles (+5,265)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 34,656 miles
- Test number
- 217798911063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,391 miles (+5,949)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 29,391 miles
- Test number
- 382134110007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,442 miles (+5,337)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 23,442 miles
- Test number
- 463749309054
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass18,105 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 18,105 miles
- Test number
- 102566118080
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about L70 TRC
- Does L70 TRC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 TRC is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 TRC?
- The MOT on L70 TRC is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 TRC done?
- L70 TRC was recorded at 81,167 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,460 miles a year.
- Has L70 TRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 TRC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on L70 TRC 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 TRC find?
- L70 TRC passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracked; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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