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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,043 cc

L81 OHLMOT history

L81 OHL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
91,967 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 OHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 OHL was last recorded at 91,967 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 2,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,011 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,956 miles
Average per year
2,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,967 miles
  • 2024 – 89,011 miles
  • 2023 – 82,157 miles
  • 2022 – 76,922 miles
  • 2020 – 69,811 miles
  • 2019 – 65,846 miles
  • 2017 – 61,291 miles
  • 2016 – 51,825 miles
  • 2014 – 48,646 miles
  • 2013 – 36,833 miles
  • 2011 – 36,822 miles
  • 2009 – 36,758 miles
  • 2008 – 36,658 miles
  • 2007 – 36,411 miles
  • 2006 – 35,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,967 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,967 miles (+2,956)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,967 miles
    Test number
    613159181335
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,011 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,011 miles
    Test number
    893998748405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,157 miles (+5,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    157487039916
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH SIDES , shock absorbers have slight movement at the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,922 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    949948925186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,906 miles (+7,095)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,906 miles
    Test number
    971708119364
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass69,811 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    296268149999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,810 miles (+3,964)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,810 miles
    Test number
    590129688277
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass65,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    785259493736
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel damaged and bent back

  9. Fail65,846 miles (+4,555)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    580137299297
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel damaged and bent back

  10. Pass61,291 miles (+9,466)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,291 miles
    Test number
    337061292524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,825 miles (+3,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    754524061048
    • AdvisoryFront valance bent
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts wet

  12. Pass48,646 miles (+11,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,646 miles
    Test number
    658476544399
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass36,833 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,833 miles
    Test number
    377030953371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,822 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,822 miles
    Test number
    885454381231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,813 miles (+55)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,813 miles
    Test number
    995640131271
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass36,758 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,758 miles
    Test number
    432452939186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,658 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,658 miles
    Test number
    793229568164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,411 miles
    Test number
    931058927170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,411 miles (+553)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,411 miles
    Test number
    202157017173
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass35,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    223581356186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,858 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    424740356153
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about L81 OHL

Does L81 OHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L81 OHL expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L81 OHL?
The MOT on L81 OHL expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L81 OHL done?
L81 OHL was recorded at 91,967 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 2,974 miles a year.
Has L81 OHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 OHL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L81 OHL 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 L81 OHL find?
L81 OHL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped screen; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides.

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