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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L70 XLAMOT history

L70 XLA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 69,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L70 XLA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,795 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 XLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 XLA was last recorded at 69,795 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 8,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,173 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,622 miles
Average per year
9,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,795 miles
  • 2025 – 61,173 miles
  • 2024 – 46,606 miles
  • 2023 – 31,835 miles
  • 2022 – 23,925 miles
  • 2021 – 17,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,795 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 15 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,795 miles (+8,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    614916095476
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  2. Pass61,173 miles (+14,567)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    407589630833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,606 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,606 miles
    Test number
    973012726874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail46,166 miles (+14,331)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,166 miles
    Test number
    572419197456
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass31,835 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    31,835 miles
    Test number
    213025653322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,925 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    23,925 miles
    Test number
    176247225077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,743 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    20,743 miles
    Test number
    250165692046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    17,887 miles
    Test number
    945162250466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 XLA

Does L70 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 XLA is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 XLA?
The MOT on L70 XLA is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 XLA done?
L70 XLA was recorded at 69,795 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 9,456 miles a year.
Has L70 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 XLA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 XLA 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 XLA find?
L70 XLA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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