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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L7 UMEMOT history

L7 UME is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 71,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L7 UME white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,409 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 UME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 UME was last recorded at 71,409 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,778 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,631 miles
Average per year
5,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,409 miles
  • 2024 – 64,778 miles
  • 2023 – 57,498 miles
  • 2022 – 49,947 miles
  • 2021 – 46,151 miles
  • 2020 – 44,073 miles
  • 2019 – 32,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,409 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,409 miles (+6,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,409 miles
    Test number
    984801286459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass64,778 miles (+7,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,778 miles
    Test number
    565155042579
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass57,498 miles (+7,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,498 miles
    Test number
    268025716935
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass49,947 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,947 miles
    Test number
    314751258567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,151 miles (+2,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,151 miles
    Test number
    371647568151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass44,073 miles (+11,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    576454519521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass32,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    243089582735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,953 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    594421994494
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L7 UME

Does L7 UME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 UME is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 UME?
The MOT on L7 UME is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 UME done?
L7 UME was recorded at 71,409 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,821 miles a year.
Has L7 UME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 UME has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L7 UME 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 UME find?
L7 UME passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 3mm.

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