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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,043 cc

L76 MVVMOT history

L76 MVV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 70,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,951 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L76 MVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L76 MVV was last recorded at 70,951 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,941 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,951 miles
  • 2024 – 67,789 miles
  • 2023 – 64,041 miles
  • 2022 – 64,037 miles
  • 2021 – 64,012 miles
  • 2020 – 64,011 miles
  • 2019 – 63,919 miles
  • 2018 – 63,829 miles
  • 2017 – 63,678 miles
  • 2016 – 63,549 miles
  • 2015 – 63,254 miles
  • 2014 – 63,104 miles
  • 2013 – 62,906 miles
  • 2012 – 62,766 miles
  • 2011 – 62,574 miles
  • 2010 – 62,117 miles
  • 2009 – 61,918 miles
  • 2008 – 61,744 miles
  • 2007 – 61,340 miles
  • 2006 – 60,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,951 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow from front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,951 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,951 miles
    Test number
    305194479640
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow from front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,941 miles (+3,152)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    477110138509
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass67,789 miles (+3,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,789 miles
    Test number
    457468819815
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,041 miles
    Test number
    370492692114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail64,041 miles (+4)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,041 miles
    Test number
    700051721063
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Co to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,037 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,037 miles
    Test number
    858021223472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,012 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,012 miles
    Test number
    408316975180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,011 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,011 miles
    Test number
    756970601014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail64,006 miles (+87)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,006 miles
    Test number
    296526039585
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass63,919 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    63,919 miles
    Test number
    375305505133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass63,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,829 miles
    Test number
    468392971058
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent tightness in steering detected.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail63,829 miles (+151)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,829 miles
    Test number
    891479492728
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working Refitted bulbholder to lamp assy. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent tightness in steering detected.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass63,678 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,678 miles
    Test number
    765444757331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass63,549 miles (+295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    202440799526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass63,254 miles (+150)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    107065755103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to bulge

  16. Pass63,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,104 miles
    Test number
    705583884071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail63,104 miles (+198)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,104 miles
    Test number
    137434174491
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass62,906 miles (+140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    436733373083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass62,766 miles (+192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    445252472036
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass62,574 miles (+457)7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,574 miles
    Test number
    319313471071
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre deteriorated and bold on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre deteriorated and wearing thin on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteWiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

  21. Pass62,117 miles (+199)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,117 miles
    Test number
    121168160413
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perishing
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn bald on inner shoulder and is deteriorating
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low on inner shoulder and is deteriorating
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smearing slightly and are deteriorating

  22. Pass61,918 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    542909569090
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit and bald on inner shoulder
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Fail61,918 miles (+174)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    573468869035
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box is blocked,causing exhaust system to get Excessively hot and is finding weak point to expell the gasses(minor blows)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit and bald on inner shoulder
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  24. Pass61,744 miles (+404)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    424157568079
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass61,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    824258967030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,340 miles (+749)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    344018867041
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass60,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    153969166022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L76 MVV

Does L76 MVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L76 MVV is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L76 MVV?
The MOT on L76 MVV is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L76 MVV done?
L76 MVV was recorded at 70,951 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 527 miles a year.
Has L76 MVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L76 MVV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L76 MVV 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 L76 MVV find?
L76 MVV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow from front pipe join; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer shoulder, and 4 more.

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