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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L7 LXCMOT history

L7 LXC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 84,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L7 LXC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,857 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 LXC
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
9 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 LXC was last recorded at 84,857 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,838 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
7,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,857 miles
  • 2025 – 73,069 miles
  • 2024 – 61,550 miles
  • 2023 – 52,903 miles
  • 2022 – 45,057 miles
  • 2021 – 40,646 miles
  • 2020 – 39,532 miles
  • 2019 – 33,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,857 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,857 miles
    Test number
    573198492536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail84,838 miles (+11,769)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,838 miles
    Test number
    996473558893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to chords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass73,069 miles (+11,519)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,069 miles
    Test number
    929263824689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  4. Pass61,550 miles (+8,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,550 miles
    Test number
    994646343952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass52,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,903 miles
    Test number
    207609949592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,903 miles (+7,846)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,903 miles
    Test number
    437284925457
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass45,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,057 miles
    Test number
    213165064116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,057 miles (+4,411)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,057 miles
    Test number
    701540504945
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass40,646 miles (+1,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    749278722350
    • AdvisoryRear advise pads low
  10. Pass39,532 miles (+6,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,532 miles
    Test number
    885348796183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass33,505 miles (+70)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,505 miles
    Test number
    991592055601
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail33,435 miles1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,435 miles
    Test number
    162298501103
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L7 LXC

Does L7 LXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 LXC is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 LXC?
The MOT on L7 LXC is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 LXC done?
L7 LXC was recorded at 84,857 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,302 miles a year.
Has L7 LXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 LXC has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 LXC 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 LXC find?
L7 LXC passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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