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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,043 cc

L76 UGJMOT history

L76 UGJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
70,130 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L76 UGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
26 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L76 UGJ was last recorded at 70,130 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,410 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
1,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,130 miles
  • 2021 – 69,410 miles
  • 2020 – 60,453 miles
  • 2019 – 59,289 miles
  • 2018 – 57,748 miles
  • 2017 – 54,599 miles
  • 2016 – 54,356 miles
  • 2015 – 54,263 miles
  • 2014 – 54,058 miles
  • 2013 – 53,887 miles
  • 2012 – 53,825 miles
  • 2011 – 53,169 miles
  • 2010 – 52,128 miles
  • 2009 – 50,754 miles
  • 2008 – 50,421 miles
  • 2007 – 49,619 miles
  • 2006 – 45,504 miles
  • 2005 – 45,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,130 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Brake hose slightly damaged all

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front lift top struts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,130 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,130 miles
    Test number
    884779610604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,410 miles (+8,957)1 dangerous14 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,410 miles
    Test number
    454652242888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity tint paint (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced tint paint (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity tint paint (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected tint paint (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced tint paint (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged not secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper missing
  3. Pass60,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,453 miles
    Test number
    565075292739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,453 miles (+1,164)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,453 miles
    Test number
    163660017235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass59,289 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,289 miles
    Test number
    962420252358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,748 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,748 miles
    Test number
    426794746072
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lift top struts
  7. Fail57,746 miles (+4)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,746 miles
    Test number
    113432509482
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lift top struts
  8. Fail57,742 miles (+3,143)2 dangerous3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,742 miles
    Test number
    576012884283
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass54,599 miles (+243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,599 miles
    Test number
    437719896626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake is binding very slightly
  10. Pass54,356 miles (+93)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,356 miles
    Test number
    986402114218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel slightly binding
  11. Pass54,263 miles (+205)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,263 miles
    Test number
    717322985194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have crack to outer sidewall
  12. Pass54,058 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    647236574136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth the coolant and oil warning lights are on. RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION
  13. Fail54,058 miles (+171)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    215086074159
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth the coolant and oil warning lights are on. RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION
  14. Pass53,887 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    397732473191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  15. Pass53,825 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    717909972175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,169 miles (+1,041)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    945420781150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront wiper blades are poor
    • NoteOil & temperature warning lights are on
  17. Pass52,128 miles (+1,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,128 miles
    Test number
    281416570471
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Pass50,754 miles (+333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    130487079144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  19. Pass50,421 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,421 miles
    Test number
    210253988460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    284270487145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,619 miles (+4,115)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    730350487100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  22. Pass45,504 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    211180786419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    45,192 miles
    Test number
    924093575127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L76 UGJ

Does L76 UGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L76 UGJ expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L76 UGJ?
The MOT on L76 UGJ expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L76 UGJ done?
L76 UGJ was recorded at 70,130 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 1,507 miles a year.
Has L76 UGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L76 UGJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L76 UGJ 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 UGJ find?
L76 UGJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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