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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.

L7 OFM red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass87,632 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine Oil Level LowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass87,632 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    518524328330
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Level Low
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass61,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    838488389946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass50,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,068 miles
    Test number
    873243930322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges
  10. 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
  11. Pass41,912 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,912 miles
    Test number
    815457196642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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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