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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,272 cc

L76 WAGMOT history

L76 WAG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,360 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L76 WAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L76 WAG was last recorded at 155,360 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2023: 150,146 miles, lower than 150,546 miles on 12 Apr 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,769 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,591 miles
Average per year
2,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,360 miles
  • 2025 – 153,769 miles
  • 2024 – 153,157 miles
  • 2023 – 150,146 miles
  • 2022 – 150,248 miles
  • 2021 – 148,324 miles
  • 2020 – 147,291 miles
  • 2019 – 145,164 miles
  • 2018 – 143,911 miles
  • 2017 – 142,091 miles
  • 2016 – 140,254 miles
  • 2015 – 137,974 miles
  • 2014 – 136,256 miles
  • 2013 – 133,090 miles
  • 2012 – 131,187 miles
  • 2011 – 129,011 miles
  • 2009 – 125,854 miles
  • 2008 – 121,509 miles
  • 2007 – 114,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,360 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear service brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Movement in steering column. not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,360 miles (+1,591)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,360 miles
    Test number
    638161668492
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,769 miles (+9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    153,769 miles
    Test number
    182465160595
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear service brake effort low
    • AdvisoryMovement in steering column. not excessive
    • AdvisoryTravel in parking brake lever
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  3. Fail153,760 miles (+603)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,760 miles
    Test number
    875520753868
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear service brake effort low
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section leaking
    • AdvisoryMovement in steering column. not excessive
    • AdvisoryTravel in parking brake lever
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  4. Pass153,157 miles (+3,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,157 miles
    Test number
    336628120122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,146 miles (-400)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,146 miles
    Test number
    162105937730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,546 miles (+298)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,546 miles
    Test number
    150483014503
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass150,248 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    150,248 miles
    Test number
    914530101129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,324 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,324 miles
    Test number
    941669958623
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes are corroding/greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFloor on passenger side has a small hole outside prescribed areas

  9. Fail148,321 miles (+1,030)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,321 miles
    Test number
    570401061817
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheelarch both holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes are corroding/greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger seat slightly loose on runners but secure
    • AdvisoryFloor on passenger side has a small hole outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFuel pump insecure

  10. Pass147,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,291 miles
    Test number
    368984575142
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes are coated or corroding near clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat slightly loose but secure

  11. Fail147,291 miles (+2,127)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,291 miles
    Test number
    165757686829
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes are coated or corroding near clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Long travel on parking brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat slightly loose but secure

  12. Pass145,164 miles (+1,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    145,164 miles
    Test number
    227229532608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass143,911 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,911 miles
    Test number
    589472488155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,091 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,091 miles
    Test number
    194955301670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,254 miles
    Test number
    268425461084
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

  16. Fail140,254 miles (+2,280)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,254 miles
    Test number
    317400674848
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

  17. Pass137,974 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    137,974 miles
    Test number
    296841445056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass136,256 miles (+3,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    136,256 miles
    Test number
    629633104044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass133,090 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    133,090 miles
    Test number
    137507113422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail133,088 miles (+1,901)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,088 miles
    Test number
    117905413083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass131,187 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    131,187 miles
    Test number
    997221812070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass129,011 miles (+3,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    129,011 miles
    Test number
    608342621017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass125,854 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    125,854 miles
    Test number
    150961959331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass121,715 miles (+206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    261765709029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail121,509 miles (+3,864)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,509 miles
    Test number
    443109558434
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass117,645 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    117,645 miles
    Test number
    130314618081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail117,630 miles (+2,880)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,630 miles
    Test number
    144873608029
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  28. Pass114,750 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    114,750 miles
    Test number
    320398707054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail114,747 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    211835407087
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about L76 WAG

Does L76 WAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L76 WAG is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L76 WAG?
The MOT on L76 WAG is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L76 WAG done?
L76 WAG was recorded at 155,360 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,107 miles a year.
Has L76 WAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L76 WAG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L76 WAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L76 WAG find?
L76 WAG passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, and 5 more.

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