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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

L80 WBYMOT history

L80 WBY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

L80 WBY red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,734 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 WBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 WBY was last recorded at 103,734 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 7,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,087 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,647 miles
Average per year
6,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,734 miles
  • 2025 – 96,087 miles
  • 2024 – 86,009 miles
  • 2023 – 79,784 miles
  • 2022 – 76,166 miles
  • 2021 – 71,028 miles
  • 2019 – 64,738 miles
  • 2018 – 60,003 miles
  • 2017 – 54,115 miles
  • 2016 – 49,606 miles
  • 2015 – 45,357 miles
  • 2014 – 41,019 miles
  • 2013 – 31,495 miles
  • 2012 – 22,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,734 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,734 miles (+7,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,734 miles
    Test number
    535646486098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass96,087 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    548304312149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,083 miles (+10,074)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,083 miles
    Test number
    268620725374
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass86,009 miles (+6,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,009 miles
    Test number
    181152143086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,784 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,784 miles
    Test number
    636643499811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail79,783 miles (+3,617)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,783 miles
    Test number
    680535731464
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass76,166 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,166 miles
    Test number
    927739489053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail76,164 miles (+5,136)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,164 miles
    Test number
    407977667793
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass71,028 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    665045193744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail71,024 miles (+6,286)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    260087664195
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass64,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,738 miles
    Test number
    812272570095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,736 miles (+4,733)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,736 miles
    Test number
    336226532251
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass60,003 miles (+5,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    462452917932
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass54,115 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    268789761415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perish

  15. Fail54,021 miles (+4,415)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,021 miles
    Test number
    228738009353
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955515 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perish

  16. Pass49,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,606 miles
    Test number
    154802699174
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  17. Fail49,606 miles (+4,249)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,606 miles
    Test number
    979371600581
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  18. Pass45,357 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,357 miles
    Test number
    286829485167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,356 miles (+4,337)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    875780485167
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass41,019 miles (+9,524)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,019 miles
    Test number
    437048434335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,495 miles (+8,606)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,495 miles
    Test number
    429833433438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rusty, rear tyres perishing MONITOR

  22. Pass22,889 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    518104032354
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly cracked/perished in grooves

  23. Fail22,889 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    835884432317
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly cracked/perished in grooves
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding

Questions about L80 WBY

Does L80 WBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 WBY is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 WBY?
The MOT on L80 WBY is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 WBY done?
L80 WBY was recorded at 103,734 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 6,120 miles a year.
Has L80 WBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 WBY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L80 WBY 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 L80 WBY find?
L80 WBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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