
Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc
L7 OFMMOT history
L7 OFM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 2014. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,632 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 87,632 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,381 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 OFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 5 Jan 2014
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 OFM was last recorded at 87,632 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,624 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 7,381 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,632 miles
- 2024 – 75,560 miles
- 2022 – 61,694 miles
- 2021 – 59,547 miles
- 2019 – 50,068 miles
- 2018 – 41,912 miles
- 2017 – 35,389 miles
- 2016 – 27,047 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Level LowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Emissions not tested
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 12 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,632 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 87,632 miles
- Test number
- 518524328330
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Level Low
Fail87,624 miles (+12,064)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,624 miles
- Test number
- 410803009951
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Drum Leaking Brake Fluid (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Level Low
Pass75,560 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 75,560 miles
- Test number
- 956827094778
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail75,560 miles (+13,866)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,560 miles
- Test number
- 532640897583
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass61,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 61,694 miles
- Test number
- 838488389946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,681 miles (+29)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,681 miles
- Test number
- 718807108400
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fail61,652 miles (+2,105)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,652 miles
- Test number
- 267178713334
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Pass59,547 miles (+9,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 59,547 miles
- Test number
- 556880166713
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,068 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 50,068 miles
- Test number
- 873243930322
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges
Fail50,068 miles (+8,156)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,068 miles
- Test number
- 116043502523
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges
Pass41,912 miles (+6,523)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 41,912 miles
- Test number
- 815457196642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,389 miles (+8,342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 35,389 miles
- Test number
- 231132972002
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass27,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 27,047 miles
- Test number
- 277449597949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 OFM
- Does L7 OFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 OFM expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 OFM?
- The MOT on L7 OFM expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 OFM done?
- L7 OFM was recorded at 87,632 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 7,381 miles a year.
- Has L7 OFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 OFM has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 OFM 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 OFM find?
- L7 OFM passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: engine oil level low.
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