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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L7 HDPMOT history

L7 HDP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 53,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L7 HDP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
53,787 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 HDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 HDP was last recorded at 53,787 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,632 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,155 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,787 miles
  • 2024 – 50,632 miles
  • 2023 – 46,433 miles
  • 2022 – 41,924 miles
  • 2021 – 36,735 miles
  • 2020 – 32,620 miles
  • 2019 – 28,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,787 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,787 miles (+3,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    862347882439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass50,632 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    594590895550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,433 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    46,433 miles
    Test number
    190037712341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,431 miles (+4,507)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,431 miles
    Test number
    223753944391
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass41,924 miles (+5,189)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,924 miles
    Test number
    967221455247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,735 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    36,735 miles
    Test number
    662185654074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,620 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,620 miles
    Test number
    650017974928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    522741038323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 HDP

Does L7 HDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 HDP is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 HDP?
The MOT on L7 HDP is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 HDP done?
L7 HDP was recorded at 53,787 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has L7 HDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 HDP has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 HDP 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 HDP find?
L7 HDP passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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