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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L7 RHXMOT history

L7 RHX is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L7 RHX black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,338 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 RHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 RHX was last recorded at 72,338 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,218 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1,120 miles
Average per year
4,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,338 miles
  • 2025 – 69,650 miles
  • 2023 – 64,567 miles
  • 2022 – 60,328 miles
  • 2021 – 56,179 miles
  • 2020 – 50,107 miles
  • 2019 – 46,339 miles
  • 2018 – 38,894 miles
  • 2017 – 30,802 miles
  • 2016 – 21,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,338 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,338 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,338 miles
    Test number
    267148123132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,218 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,218 miles
    Test number
    531459833766
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPs light on

  3. Fail71,218 miles (+1,568)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,218 miles
    Test number
    961519273205
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPs light on

  4. Pass69,650 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,650 miles
    Test number
    763027230262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,567 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    183652103586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,494 miles (+4,166)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,494 miles
    Test number
    587687918780
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  7. Pass60,328 miles (+4,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    246441220816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,179 miles (+6,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,179 miles
    Test number
    399639718166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,107 miles
    Test number
    834831797879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail50,107 miles (+3,768)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,107 miles
    Test number
    731716519228
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass46,339 miles (+7,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,339 miles
    Test number
    254548645991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass38,894 miles (+8,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,894 miles
    Test number
    949345198590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass30,802 miles (+9,116)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,802 miles
    Test number
    676059571266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,686 miles
    Test number
    603182465265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,685 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,685 miles
    Test number
    859450336391
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L7 RHX

Does L7 RHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 RHX is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 RHX?
The MOT on L7 RHX is valid until 8 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 RHX done?
L7 RHX was recorded at 72,338 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,847 miles a year.
Has L7 RHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 RHX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 RHX 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 RHX find?
L7 RHX passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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