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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L7 VBTMOT history

L7 VBT is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

L7 VBT white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,971 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VBT was last recorded at 88,971 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 5,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,418 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,553 miles
Average per year
5,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,971 miles
  • 2025 – 83,418 miles
  • 2024 – 77,104 miles
  • 2023 – 72,757 miles
  • 2022 – 63,939 miles
  • 2021 – 56,310 miles
  • 2020 – 52,203 miles
  • 2019 – 46,927 miles
  • 2018 – 40,505 miles
  • 2017 – 32,714 miles
  • 2016 – 26,373 miles
  • 2014 – 20,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,971 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    856556271304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail88,971 miles (+5,553)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    606352333210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass83,418 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,418 miles
    Test number
    379846666762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,104 miles (+4,347)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,104 miles
    Test number
    235991270037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass72,757 miles (+8,818)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    72,757 miles
    Test number
    839577127182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,939 miles (+7,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,939 miles
    Test number
    668910001012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass56,310 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,310 miles
    Test number
    860940344343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,203 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,203 miles
    Test number
    300854181714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,927 miles (+6,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,927 miles
    Test number
    380152195235
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel left on handbrake
  10. Pass40,505 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,505 miles
    Test number
    928947658008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,714 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,714 miles
    Test number
    188105023680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,373 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,373 miles
    Test number
    946571384564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,958 miles
    Test number
    786929104312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 VBT

Does L7 VBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VBT is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VBT?
The MOT on L7 VBT is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VBT done?
L7 VBT was recorded at 88,971 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
Has L7 VBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VBT has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 VBT 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 VBT find?
L7 VBT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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