Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc
L7 NMDMOT history
L7 NMD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,316 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 69,316 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,462 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 NMD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 NMD was last recorded at 69,316 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 9,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 60,294 miles · 30 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,022 miles
- Average per year
- 3,462 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 69,316 miles
- 2022 – 60,294 miles
- 2021 – 57,440 miles
- 2020 – 54,173 miles
- 2019 – 47,415 miles
- 2018 – 45,258 miles
- 2017 – 43,721 miles
- 2016 – 39,286 miles
- 2015 – 36,251 miles
- 2014 – 35,227 miles
- 2013 – 33,614 miles
- 2012 – 31,227 miles
- 2011 – 28,647 miles
- 2010 – 25,357 miles
- 2009 – 21,802 miles
- 2008 – 17,921 miles
- 2007 – 14,311 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,316 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 69,316 miles
- Test number
- 971131176369
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail69,316 miles (+9,022)1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,316 miles
- Test number
- 511844118443
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,294 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 60,294 miles
- Test number
- 885395562515
- AdvisoryUnder- chassis, suspension,exhust components corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle is under- sealed
Fail60,292 miles (+2,852)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,292 miles
- Test number
- 327460089463
- DangerousFront Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front cv boot split greas coming out
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder- chassis, suspension,exhust components corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle is under- sealed
Pass57,440 miles (+3,267)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 57,440 miles
- Test number
- 231005708482
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,173 miles (+6,758)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 54,173 miles
- Test number
- 292749895584
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass47,415 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 47,415 miles
- Test number
- 700054569499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,413 miles (+2,155)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,413 miles
- Test number
- 597141771774
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass45,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 45,258 miles
- Test number
- 121262220701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,258 miles (+1,537)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,258 miles
- Test number
- 452187456200
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass43,721 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 43,721 miles
- Test number
- 458668168297
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Fail43,718 miles (+4,432)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,718 miles
- Test number
- 724836492852
- FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass39,286 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 39,286 miles
- Test number
- 387234827468
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail39,286 miles (+3,035)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,286 miles
- Test number
- 219649912108
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,251 miles (+1,024)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 36,251 miles
- Test number
- 367041145281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,227 miles (+1,613)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 35,227 miles
- Test number
- 809693534225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass33,614 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 33,614 miles
- Test number
- 125158733261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail33,614 miles (+2,387)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,614 miles
- Test number
- 979018633228
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,227 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,227 miles
- Test number
- 147562342284
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail31,226 miles (+2,579)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,226 miles
- Test number
- 908961342257
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass28,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 28,647 miles
- Test number
- 117547421213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,646 miles (+3,289)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,646 miles
- Test number
- 478627621221
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass25,357 miles (+3,555)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 25,357 miles
- Test number
- 182620730245
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,802 miles (+3,881)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 21,802 miles
- Test number
- 410631239270
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,921 miles (+3,610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,921 miles
- Test number
- 363682038421
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass14,311 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 14,311 miles
- Test number
- 844050647260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 NMD
- Does L7 NMD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 NMD expired on 18 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 NMD?
- The MOT on L7 NMD expired on 18 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 NMD done?
- L7 NMD was recorded at 69,316 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 3,462 miles a year.
- Has L7 NMD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 NMD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L7 NMD 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 NMD find?
- L7 NMD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.
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