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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L7 DLKMOT history

L7 DLK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Aug 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 38,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L7 DLK silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,814 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
15 Aug 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DLK was last recorded at 38,814 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 3,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,147 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,667 miles
Average per year
4,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,814 miles
  • 2025 – 35,147 miles
  • 2024 – 31,027 miles
  • 2023 – 27,498 miles
  • 2022 – 22,320 miles
  • 2021 – 16,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,814 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 6 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,814 miles (+3,667)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,814 miles
    Test number
    923542498956
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass35,147 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    35,147 miles
    Test number
    966084519226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,027 miles (+3,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    31,027 miles
    Test number
    679590863173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass27,498 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    27,498 miles
    Test number
    834901446401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail27,487 miles (+5,167)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,487 miles
    Test number
    840367967530
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass22,320 miles (+5,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    22,320 miles
    Test number
    630804078554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass16,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    16,625 miles
    Test number
    412395325345
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L7 DLK

Does L7 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DLK is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 DLK?
The MOT on L7 DLK is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DLK done?
L7 DLK was recorded at 38,814 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,436 miles a year.
Has L7 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DLK has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 DLK 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 L7 DLK find?
L7 DLK passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder.

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