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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,043 cc

L78 OPWMOT history

L78 OPW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
123,031 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 OPW
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
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 OPW was last recorded at 123,031 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,502 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
529 miles
Average per year
2,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,031 miles
  • 2024 – 122,502 miles
  • 2023 – 119,562 miles
  • 2022 – 114,962 miles
  • 2021 – 110,605 miles
  • 2016 – 102,868 miles
  • 2014 – 102,770 miles
  • 2013 – 101,324 miles
  • 2012 – 99,781 miles
  • 2011 – 97,356 miles
  • 2010 – 93,729 miles
  • 2009 – 89,910 miles
  • 2008 – 85,937 miles
  • 2007 – 81,712 miles
  • 2006 – 76,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,031 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower and offside front lower doors corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight lens damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

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.

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,031 miles (+529)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,031 miles
    Test number
    545250365672
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower and offside front lower doors corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass122,502 miles (+2,940)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,502 miles
    Test number
    118237163893
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower and offside front lower doors corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective but not insecue (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass119,562 miles (+4,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,562 miles
    Test number
    291150577852
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside front (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor starting to corrode

  4. Pass114,962 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,962 miles
    Test number
    153703133848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail114,962 miles (+4,357)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,962 miles
    Test number
    368529414666
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,605 miles
    Test number
    152145592022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor holed

  7. Fail110,605 miles (+7,737)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,605 miles
    Test number
    672114802755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor holed
    • AdvisoryUnable to open tailgate

  8. Pass102,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    386304555937
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive welded but poor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth doors rusted

  9. Fail102,868 miles (+98)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    539322337799
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive welded but poor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth doors rusted

  10. Fail102,770 miles (+1,446)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,770 miles
    Test number
    706563144169
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass101,324 miles (+1,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,324 miles
    Test number
    769113643129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass99,781 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    809090312134
    • NoteCentre section in poor condition
    • NoteFront brakes low

  13. Fail99,781 miles (+2,425)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    929018302141
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteCentre section in poor condition
    • NoteFront brakes low
    • NoteN/s/f bottom ball joint worn

  14. Pass97,356 miles (+8)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,356 miles
    Test number
    175068191017
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight movement in handbrake lever sideways
    • NoteSlight rusting on o/s front floor

  15. Fail97,348 miles (+3,619)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    876857891089
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight movement in handbrake lever sideways
    • NoteSlight rusting on o/s front floor

  16. Pass93,729 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    691513600184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,717 miles (+3,807)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,717 miles
    Test number
    921402300179
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass89,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,910 miles
    Test number
    221319819484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,904 miles (+3,967)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,904 miles
    Test number
    474559619161
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass85,937 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    802063138171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,712 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,712 miles
    Test number
    640055047113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,702 miles (+4,878)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,702 miles
    Test number
    140724147114
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Pass76,824 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    721797136153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/r flexible brake pipe ends have some corrossion not excessive

Questions about L78 OPW

Does L78 OPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L78 OPW expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L78 OPW?
The MOT on L78 OPW expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L78 OPW done?
L78 OPW was recorded at 123,031 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 2,420 miles a year.
Has L78 OPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 OPW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L78 OPW 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 L78 OPW find?
L78 OPW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower and offside front lower doors corroding; nearside front headlight lens damaged, and 5 more.

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