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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,199 cc

L7 TSYMOT history

L7 TSY is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L7 TSY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,252 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 TSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 TSY was last recorded at 114,252 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,252 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,252 miles
  • 2025 – 109,803 miles
  • 2024 – 104,679 miles
  • 2023 – 100,691 miles
  • 2022 – 96,610 miles
  • 2020 – 92,710 miles
  • 2019 – 89,521 miles
  • 2018 – 86,754 miles
  • 2017 – 84,684 miles
  • 2016 – 81,398 miles
  • 2015 – 75,084 miles
  • 2014 – 68,628 miles
  • 2013 – 60,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,252 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust deterioratedRecorded 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth inner edges close to cord!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear both rear bump stops perrished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,252 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,252 miles
    Test number
    472929403897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  2. Fail114,252 miles (+4,449)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,252 miles
    Test number
    793615913086
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just met
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  3. Pass109,803 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,803 miles
    Test number
    144335465346
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth inner edges close to cord!! (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail109,787 miles (+5,108)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,787 miles
    Test number
    312025621709
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth inner edges close to cord!! (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,679 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,679 miles
    Test number
    678952023981
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • 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))

  6. Fail104,679 miles (+3,988)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,679 miles
    Test number
    613047434633
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • 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))

  7. Pass100,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,691 miles
    Test number
    689190861875
    • 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))

  8. Fail100,691 miles (+4,081)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,691 miles
    Test number
    832057491805
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass96,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,610 miles
    Test number
    440007946989
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail96,610 miles (+3,900)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,610 miles
    Test number
    776382866997
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass92,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,710 miles
    Test number
    964588084978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,710 miles (+3,189)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,710 miles
    Test number
    564544251219
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Pass89,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    383193655331
    • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops perrished

  14. Fail89,521 miles (+2,767)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    628330399667
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective gases leaking (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops perrished

  15. Pass86,754 miles (+2,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    593131837464
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber top plastic covers insecure
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

  16. Pass84,684 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,684 miles
    Test number
    788736660685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,398 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    611364362965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,084 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,084 miles
    Test number
    682751415922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,628 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    245796884256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,054 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    519257373299
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass60,054 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    739777373274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail60,051 miles2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,051 miles
    Test number
    845850773269
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear registration plate does not appear to carry a British Standard kite mark.
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring certain components.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L7 TSY

Does L7 TSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 TSY is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 TSY?
The MOT on L7 TSY is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 TSY done?
L7 TSY was recorded at 114,252 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
Has L7 TSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 TSY has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 TSY 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 TSY find?
L7 TSY passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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